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Planning commission receives update on Markham‑Cowan neighborhood plan
Summary
Staff described a community‑driven Markham‑Cowan neighborhood plan funded with approximately $100,000 in ARPA funds and supported by consultant Minter Harnish. Outreach and draft schedule were presented; commissioners pressed staff on public‑safety, park features and how the plan will lead to implementable actions.
City planning staff updated the Vacaville City Planning Commission on the Markham‑Cowan neighborhood plan, a community‑focused effort to develop a vision, goals and recommended actions for the neighborhood northeast of downtown.
The presentation, led by a staff member identified as Stephanie, summarized the project scope: the city council authorized a professional services agreement with consultant Minter Harnish in December and staff and Minter Harnish initiated work in January 2025. Stephanie said the plan aims to identify strategies to improve quality of life for residents and businesses, evaluate opportunity sites, and support social and economic mobility.
Staff described phases and engagement so far: a kickoff and branding, pop‑up events, a neighborhood opinion survey, stakeholder interviews, an existing‑conditions and trends…
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