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4.1.2 Continue to pursue and proffl(}te 11pper floor mixed-use development. High Priority. The private sector opportunities are shown in three categories in Figure 9 on the following page: compiete, in progress, and opportunity sites/buildings. There are nine opportunity buildings and one opportunity site and each is further explored either explicitly or more generally depending on the nature of the building or site. Ellensburg should consider an open house "live downtown" event to promote downtown residential development opportunities. The event should be an open house of existing residential units in downtown to show both potential residents and developers the potential for additional living in the community. Many people simply haven't experienced what downtown livin.g can be like. Sorne communities have even done •~mook'' upper floor housing with furnishings from local deoorators to showcase what downtown Jiving could be like in a particular building. 4.1.3 Work to build Ellensburg Gateway at corner of Main and Third. Medi11111 Priority. Currently the comer of 3nt A venue and Main Street is an existing parking lot paved with concrete pavers. Figure 9 shows that the same number of parking spaces can be moved to be on street parking, opening up the area for outdoor dining and an attractive downtown gateway sign at the northeast comer of the intersection. The restrooms at the southwest comer of the intersection should be relocated to the center of town as outlined in recommendation 4.1.1 above. 27