Downtown Master Plan Unveiling the Findings At WDDC it is absolutely our goal to involve as many businesses, organizations and individuals in the process of creating a vibrant, growing downtown. We invite you to engage in the process through public meetings and by following our progress in the press. Public Meetings — June 14th, 2010 was the unveiling of the Draft Master Plan by Goody Clancy. The Downtown Master Plan Team has been researching, analyzing the market, listening to the community and incorporating public feedback since November. The Goody Clancy planning team presented a draft master plan aimed to shape a strong future for downtown and the region. Presentation elements included:
The presentation can be found here, and the handout can be found here. In addition, please make sure you fill out the survey from the presentation here.
On Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 three public workshops with the planning team were held at the Bank of America Theatre, 100 N. Broadway. Each workshop included a summary presentation of strategies in certain focus areas and then a questions and ideas session. Click each theme to download the presentation. 1. Enabling Downtown Development, 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. Strategy topics include:
2. Creating Transportation Choices, 3:30 - 5:00 P.M. Strategy topics include:
3. Creating Unique Downtown Places, 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. Strategy topics include:
On April 28, 2010, members of the public gathered to hear Goody Clancy present the Downtown Master Plan Draft Vision Concepts. In addition to the presentation, the community was asked to do two exercises that helped the team to find out what the community wants for the future of Downtown.
On February 27, 2010, the Downtown Master Plan Charrette was an opportunity for the community to come together and take a hands-on approach to the Master Plan. Participants were presented with more information before breaking into groups to help come up with ideas. The presentations can be found below:
On January 13th, 2010, the community gathered together to hear preliminary findings from the Goody Clancy team. These presentations can be found below by clicking on their title below. To request a copy of the presentation, please contact us here.
In the Press — As we draw closer to unveiling the Master City Plan, you'll notice more and more talk of the plan in the news. Here is just a peak at what all they are saying: "Group of Wichitans helps create downtown's future." ~Wichita Eagle, 2/28/2010 "Speaker: Downtown plans take time." ~Wichita Eagle, 2/26/2010 "City names finalists for downtown proposals." ~Wichita Eagle, 7/24/2009 For more news articles and press releases, please click here.
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