The updated Vision Plan should: Reaffirm the community’s shared vision for Centertown; Integrate updated data, trends, and policy considerations; Incorporate significant public engagement and input; Identify strategies to encourage infill development and adaptive reuse; Address mobility and streetscape improvements for all users; Recommend short- and long-term implementation actions. Phase 1: Project Initiation and Data Collection Review the existing Centertown Vision Plan and related documents. Gather and analyze current conditions: land use, zoning, demographics, real estate trends, mobility, infrastructure, and economic indicators. Conduct site visits and spatial analysis. Phase 2: Community Engagement Develop a community engagement plan with City staff. Host community meetings, stakeholder interviews, conduct surveys and/or similar engagement tools. Ensure input is gathered from a diverse and representative cross-section of residents, business owners, and other stakeholders. Phase 3: Plan Development Prepare draft updates to the Centertown Vision Plan, including: Future land use recommendations Design guidelines or character concepts Placemaking, parks, and public realm strategies Economic development opportunities Coordinate review with staff and community at key milestones. Phase 4: Final Plan and Adoption Support Revise the draft based on feedback. Present the final plan to the Planning Commission and City Council. Provide digital and print-ready versions of the plan and maps.
