The 2015 Port Arthur Downtown Revitalization Plan (hereinafter called the Downtown Plan) uses a combination of public and private initiatives as a foundation for planning. The Downtown Plan targets consensus building around and establishes a common image for Downtown Port Arthur as a once again livable, healthy and economically vibrant community destination. Downtown Port Arthur was once the vital heart of the City and this plan aims to recapture its past success and revive Downtown Port Arthur into an attractive place for residents, businesses, city services and visitors.