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Florence Today
By the People, for the People
Florence unveils Cheves Street redesign plans
Proposed changes aim to improve walkability and bike access in the area.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 12:31am
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The proposed redesign of Cheves Street aims to transform the car-centric corridor into a more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly space for local businesses and residents.Florence TodayThe City of Florence recently held a public information session to showcase proposals for the Cheves Streetscape project. The plans include reducing the number of vehicle lanes, adding dedicated bike lanes, creating parallel parking spots, and incorporating more greenery and landscaping elements along the street.
Why it matters
The Cheves Street corridor is a key commercial district in downtown Florence, but it has long been dominated by car traffic and lacks pedestrian-friendly infrastructure. The proposed redesign aims to make the area more walkable, bikeable, and visually appealing to support local businesses and improve quality of life for residents.
The details
The Cheves Streetscape project would reduce the current four-lane configuration down to two vehicle lanes, freeing up space for the addition of bike lanes in both directions. Parallel parking spots would replace the existing angled parking, and new trees, planters, and other landscaping elements would be added to enhance the streetscape.
- The public information session was held on April 2, 2026.
- City officials expect to finalize the design plans by the end of 2026.
- Construction on the Cheves Streetscape project is slated to begin in early 2027.
The players
City of Florence
The local government agency leading the Cheves Streetscape redesign project.
What they’re saying
“This redesign will help transform Cheves Street into a more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly corridor that supports our local businesses and improves quality of life for residents.”
— Samantha Gonzalez, Florence City Planner
What’s next
City officials plan to gather additional public feedback on the proposed Cheves Streetscape plans over the next few months before finalizing the design and moving forward with construction.
The takeaway
The Cheves Street redesign is part of Florence's broader efforts to make its downtown more walkable, bikeable, and visually appealing, shifting away from a car-centric model to one that better serves local businesses and residents.
