As the Roebling Suspension Bridge gets a makeover, residents, business leaders and city officials this year have looked at how to improve the business district known as Roebling Point at the foot of the bridge.

The cross-section of community members in the Roebling Point Planning Committee has nearly completed six months of work to create a development plan for the area.

The plan will likely be presented to the public Aug. 2, said Larisa Sims, assistant city manager. The City Commission will then vote on the plan.

"I think it will help to provide a clearer vision from residents and business owners on what kind of redevelopment and rehab they would like to see," Sims said.

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