Today, Tampa City leaders will discuss dropping $6 million on a project to revamp Franklin Street in downtown Tampa.The road cuts right through the downtown area, and used to be the shopping corridor. But it fell out of favor when suburban malls were built.Project Leaders hope city council green lights the funding so they can get to work on revitalizing it.The funding would come from the Community Redevelopment Agency Fund.We want to bring Franklin Street back as Tampas shopping, strolling, browsing street," Karen Kress with the downtown partnership said.If the proposal passes, we will see restored brick streets, small parks, cafe lights strung overhead, artistic crosswalks, and strategic landscaping. They will also work to create a place where small businesses can thrive.David Bailey is the co-owner of 719 Franklin, and he has tenants from all walks of life. Bailey said he is excited about the possibility to revamp the neighborhood and give his tenants better business opportunities.Its a huge opportunity, but, also, its a huge area, so you have to have a continuous flow of interesting things to do, Bailey said.Kress said they also want to preserve Franklin Street as a historic district, which in the long run could help property owners save money.