Rendering of improvements planned for Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive

Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Betterments

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive streetscape betterments are a significant, strategic investment for our community.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. corridor is a prominent corridor in Winston-Salem, flanking the eastern edge of downtown and connecting Winston-Salem State University with Union Station and various other points of interest. Design guidelines for intersections, landscaping, and artwork along this corridor were developed as part of the Creative Corridors Coalition Master Plan, and subsequent follow-up work was completed by Design Workshop. The guidelines improve safety and usability along with beautifying the corridor. Creative Corridors Coalition continues working closely with the City of Winston Salem to implement the plans, including commissioning public art projects at strategic points along the corridor.

Proposed Project Costs
Total Cost: $3,250,000
Funded by Private Sector: $325,000