Downtown Master Plan update
Summary
The council greenlit the RFP for a downtown master plan update ahead of huge changes downtown — the new medical school, art museum, and housing — while debating whether the timeline should be shorter or longer.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
$150,000 was budgeted in FY2027 for the planning effort.
Downtown residents, businesses, and investors in a shared long-term vision.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 5, 2026
Council split 5-2 on spending up to $150,000 for RDG Planning & Design to update the downtown master plan, as the medical school, art museum and other projects transform downtown. Supporters want connectivity across Bluff, Main, Millwork and Central Avenue; critics questioned cost and timing.
City Council - Aug 3, 2026
The council greenlit the RFP for a downtown master plan update ahead of huge changes downtown — the new medical school, art museum, and housing — while debating whether the timeline should be shorter or longer.
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