JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jacksonians will soon see a new look in parts of the downtown area. Multiple projects are underway as the capital city takes part in Economic Development Week.

Mississippi recently received nearly $5 million from several funding sources to go toward renovations.

Christopher Pike, executive director of the Jackson Redevelopment Authority, said the money is being put to a good use.

Jackson received an allotment of funding for renovations and upgrades to Union Station. Pike said the project will attract more people to Downtown Jackson and bring life back to Union Station and nearby businesses.

“It’s already a beautiful building. It just needs some TLC. And so, we’ll be investing a lot of money in system upgrades. We’ll be changing out all the lights to be fixtures. So, we’ll get some of that energy efficiency. Obviously, some new paint, some new landscape paint. I will be doing some ADA accessibility because that’s important, as well,” Pike stated.

There will be a community meeting at Union Station on Thursday, May 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.