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Leesburg council to hold fall Saturday meeting on downtown vision, historic preservation and parking
Summary
Council scheduled a fall Saturday meeting to develop a downtown strategic direction after extended discussion about a downtown master plan, metrics for success, building upkeep, trash and trash-collection impacts, and coordination with preservation and economic development staff.
Leesburg town councilmembers agreed on July 7 to hold a fall Saturday meeting dedicated to downtown visioning and strategy, following a lengthy work-session discussion about a possible master plan, performance metrics and the town—s role in supporting downtown property upkeep.
Keith (town staff) and councilmembers discussed what a downtown strategic plan might cover and whether the council wants an active role in guiding private investment. "The downtown is your signature asset," Keith said, urging the council to define goals, measures and levels of government involvement before commissioning detailed studies.
Why it matters: councilmembers said parking, pedestrian improvements and building-maintenance incentives could all shape downtown economic vitality. Several members pressed for measurable indicators — such as meals-tax revenue and visitor counts — to inform policy decisions.
Council discussion and direction
Councilmembers described three…
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