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City to start First Street design project near Depot Park; public meeting set for April 3
Summary
City staff said the city hired WWC and Norris Design to create a First Street design plan (Park to Garfield) to improve drainage, accessibility and parking next to Depot Park; a public meeting and survey are planned in early April.
City planning staff told the Laramie Planning Commission the city will start a design project for First Street between Park and Garfield adjacent to Depot Park and the Farmers Market area.
The project will address drainage, improve accessibility and add parking near the Depot Park/Jackalope parking area. Staff said the city has hired WWC (local) and Norris Design (Fort Collins) to lead the design work and will release a survey and reach out to downtown residents and business owners for input.
Staff announced a public meeting at the Depot on April 3 and said the project is part of broader downtown improvements, along with an upcoming comprehensive plan process. The kickoff for the comprehensive plan is expected after the city selects a consultant; staff said interviews for six firms will be held later this month and a contract should be in place in April, with a kickoff to the public and council in May and about a year of work expected.
No formal action was taken; staff asked commissioners to be aware of the outreach opportunities and noted the project was responsive both to last year’s parking backlash and to general efforts to improve downtown user experience.
