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Commission reviews downtown plaza design, discusses naming and community contest; bids due end of month
Summary
Planning commissioners reviewed design renderings and construction plans for a new downtown plaza and pedestrian alley, discussed potential names and a community naming contest, and heard that construction bids close at the end of the month.
The Morgan City Planning Commission reviewed conceptual designs and discussed possible names for a new downtown plaza and adjacent pedestrian alley at its April 15, 2025 meeting. Commissioners did not pick a final name but discussed a range of options and suggested a community naming contest as a next step.
Jake (planning staff) told the commission the plaza and alley construction documents are complete and the project is out to bid, with bids closing at the end of the month and construction expected to begin shortly thereafter. He said the design is intended to connect Commercial Street to the alley and create a permanent home for the city’s temporary stage.
Design highlights presented in renderings and discussion include: - A synthetic-turf seating area under an overhead shade sail supported by…
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