Economic development advisory board reviews Village Center plans, hires market consultant and updates code‑enforcement work

Summary

The Economic Development Advisory Board reviewed progress on a Village Center circulation and parking draft from Kimley‑Horn, heard that the town hired Evolve Ventures for a market‑positioning study, discussed the town‑hall redevelopment schedule and facade program updates, and received a status report on commercial code‑enforcement efforts.

The Carefree Economic Development Advisory Board received a work‑plan update covering circulation and parking, build‑out assumptions, a consultant‑led market positioning study and ongoing code‑enforcement work that staff said are designed to help the town reposition and support its Village Center.

Staff updates and consultants

Steve Prokopack (economic development staff) summarized the board’s role aligning the council’s strategic plan with implementation steps and said town consultants have provided a draft circulation and parking plan (Kimley‑Horn) that staff will present in greater detail in November. Prokopack said the plan will include conceptual restriping and potential capital improvement projects for Tom Darlington and Cave Creek Road and that the board’s November discussion will feed recommendations to council.

The board also heard that the Town Council approved an 18‑month contract to update the zoning ordinance and that Michael Baker International will lead that process. Separately, staff said the town hired a market‑positioning consultant, Evolve Ventures, to analyze tenant mix, visitation patterns and opportunities to attract investment; staff said the firm’s two consultants (Amy Malloy and…

Economic development advisory board reviews Village Center plans, hires market consultant and updates code‑enforcement work

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