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Open-house feedback mixed on replacing Carefree town hall; residents favor restaurants, retail and sensitive design

5788793 · September 10, 2025
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An open house about the town-hall site drew roughly 43 attendees and an online survey; respondents favored restaurants and retail, valued design that complements the Sundial, and prioritized parking and accessibility. Staff plans another open house and will develop cost estimates and site options for future discussion.

Town staff on July 14 presented results from an open-house engagement about the Town of Carefree's town hall site and the future of that parcel. The event attracted about 43 attendees in person, and staff combined in-person comment cards with an online survey to summarize community preferences and concerns.

Madison (communications staff) summarized the survey and public-comment cards: respondents most often suggested restaurants and retail for the site, with many also supporting mixed-use and community space. "Out of all of the online and written cards, the most popular suggestions were restaurant and retail," Madison reported.

Design matters: participants rated…

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