News Revitalizing Downtown Demopolis May 15, 2013May 16, 2013 Danny Smith Demopolis, Demopolis City Council, downtown, Revitalizing downtown, West Alabama John McClure of Meridian Main Street, shown speaking above, and Cheryl Morgan, Director of Auburn University’s Urban Studio, seated in background at right, spoke to a group of approximately 70 downtown Demopolis merchants and civic leaders at Rooster Hall Wednesday evening. The meeting was part of an ongoing effort to revitalize downtown Demopolis. McClure told the crowd about the success of similar efforts in various Mississippi cities, while Morgan told the group that quality of life – including a vibrant, active downtown – is the key to attracting new business and industry, tourists and retirees to a community. Share this:TwitterFacebook