Funds for land acquisition and development have yet to be allocated. A Public Vision Consultants for the Intermodal Transportation Center recommended transit-oriented public spaces be used to disperse bus transfer locations throughout downtown. A public planning process for the first of these spaces began and the first public forum was held in October. Since then, the city's Planning Department has received more than 380 citizen responses and more than 130 residents have attended stakeholder meetings. In essence, citizens say they want outdoor concerts, food vendors and civic celebrations to be held in the square.
Most respondents say they desire shaded seating with tables and chairs for eating and relaxing.
The plan contains a vision statement, preliminary activity and design diagrams, and additional ideas from recent meetings with local business owners, adjacent property owners, arts organizations, education representatives and planning team members. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader. An online feedback form is also provided for citizens. Posted information can be obtained in person or by mail from the Planning Department by calling 871-8000. A development plan will incorporate funding sources, construction phasing, a management strategy, and an implementation plan for the square.