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Council sets aside $100,000 for downtown revitalization study; plan emphasizes housing and storefront improvements
Summary
Council confirmed a $100,000 allocation for downtown neighborhood revitalization and directed staff to seek a consultant and begin community outreach to create an identity, improve business support and pursue housing and property-improvement strategies.
The Umbrash council on April 14 confirmed a $100,000 placeholder in the FY26 budget for downtown neighborhood revitalization work. Staff reviewed a previously completed study and the neighborhood strategies memorandum that recommends short-term actions and a longer-term implementation plan to strengthen housing conditions, improve commercial facades and create a distinct identity for the downtown area along Thunderbird Road.
Robert (development staff) presented the revitalization goals: promote local shopping and services, create a unique sense of place (name, entry signage, wayfinding), support business retention and recruitment…
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