A copy of the final draft of the Downtown Master Plan is now available for viewing here (PDF). The goal of the Plan is to create a design and policy strategy for a thriving town center featuring a viable mix of residential, retail, dining, entertainment and public spaces, in a walkable and historically sensitive environment to enhance our sense of place, economy and quality of life.

The UPDATED approval schedule for the Plan is:

• Nov. 10 – Public Hearing at Planning and Zoning Commission’s regular meeting, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 221 E. Main St.
• Nov. 19 – Work session at the Planning and Zoning Commission retreat in the Community Room at the McConico Building, 301 W. Bagdad Ave. Discussion is scheduled to start at 9 a.m.
• Dec. 16 – Public Hearing and recommendation vote at Planning and Zoning Commission’s regular meeting, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

All meetings are open to the public. We don’t have dates set yet for City Council review and approval.

If you missed the Oct. 21 P&Z work session, you can watch it here. The Oct. 22 City Council presentation and discussion can be viewed here.

You can provide input on the Plan via the project blog, or, of course, attend one of the public hearings.