During public comment, a Lewisville resident urged neighbors and city leaders to boost downtown nightlife, fill vacant buildings and attend a community vision workshop Sept. 18 at Lewisville Grand Theater.

The commenter said the town’s strengths include walkability, a strong sense of community and local businesses in Old Town. "Lewisville is a great place to work and live. I love going to Old Town. I love me some Sullivan's barbecue. I love the diversity here in Lewisville. Great place to raise a family," the resident said.

The resident said they wanted to see greater ties between the city's east and west sides and more opportunities for new businesses. "Bringing the East Side Of Lewisville and the West Side Of Lewisville closer together," the resident said. The speaker also urged filling vacant storefronts and reviving the mall: "Let's fill in some of the vacant buildings and shop materials. Let's, get the mall back up and running. I would love to see more opportunities for new businesses."

On nightlife, the resident said more evening venues would support local date nights and cited the town’s defining qualities as "comfort, culture, and community." The commenter closed by encouraging residents to participate in a planning event, saying, "Voice matters. Share your vision. Lewisville wants you for vision 02/1935. Join us at our community vision workshop on September 18 at Lewisville Grand Theater."

All remarks were made during the meeting’s public comment period; no formal motions or city actions were recorded in the transcript excerpt.