Missoula’s new Downtown Master Plan Adopted

The new community vision for Downtown Missoula is complete

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A reimagined Pattee Street Between Front and Main streets looking south - Shared Street Concept, Closed to Cars on Special Occasions

Following a full year of planning and community outreach and input with more than 3,000 individuals participating, Missoula’s new Downtown Master Plan was approved on November 4, 2019 by the Missoula City Council as an amendment to the City's Growth Policy. 

The Plan is structured around five consensus “Big Ideas” which emerged as part of the public process:

• DOWNTOWN NEEDS TO BE MORE THAN ONE “POSTCARD” VIEW

• IMPROVE MOBILITY, HEALTH & SAFETY

• STAY ORIGINAL, STAY AUTHENTIC, BE GREEN & CREATE OPPORTUNITY

• ENHANCE PARKS & PUBLIC SPACES & BETTER UTILIZE THE RIVER

• DOWNTOWN FOR EVERYONE

For more information on the Plan and to view the Plan itself,  please visit the link below.

Lake Wales Connected Plan Adopted

On Oct. 1, the Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency board unanimously adopted Lake Wales Connected, a strategy for revitalization of the city’s historic Downtown and one of its most important close-in neighborhoods.

The plan builds upon the bold “city as a garden” vision established by the famous Olmsted Brothers firm. Lake Wales Connected describes upgrades to streets and public spaces, including re-planting a consistent canopy of shade trees, which will not only beautify the city but also raise property values and quality of life. The plan also calls for the addition of a new town square, extending trails and bike paths to unify city neighborhoods, completing a network of walkable sidewalks, and encouraging more affordable housing and home ownership through city incentives.

Park Avenue & Market Street

Panama City approves vision for downtown

After months of work and input from thousands of stakeholders, leaders in Panama City, Florida unanimously approved a new strategic vision for the historic downtown area and its waterfront. This document is part of long-term recovery and economic restructuring following Hurricane Michael, which swept through the region one year ago. Officials want to make the city a better place to live, work and invest, setting an example for the whole Florida Panhandle. The long-term recovery plan includes specific ways to improve and actions the city can take to achieve them. Some of the recommendations include updating the city’s waterfront with tree-shaded walkways and bikeways, improving the Harrison Avenue streetscape, adding housing downtown, strengthening the stormwater infrastructure, adapting to sea level rise, and upgrading parks and other public gathering places.

Homes Facing McKenzie Park

Harrison Avenue