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Anna development boards approve Tool Design contract for downtown plan and OK two property purchases

Anna Community Development Corporation & Anna Economic Development Corporation · December 11, 2025
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The Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development Corporation on Dec. 11 approved a $134,001.54 professional services contract with Tool Design Group LLC to create an illustrative downtown plan and authorized two property acquisitions (including a six-month leaseback) aimed at supporting downtown redevelopment.

The Anna Community Development Corporation and the Anna Economic Development Corporation approved a professional services contract with Tool Design Group LLC on Dec. 11 to produce an illustrative map and detailed standards intended to guide downtown redevelopment.

Natasha Birch, an EDC staff member leading the project presentation, said the work will produce a coordinated, four-phase illustrative map and technical standards for downtown elements such as street lamps, signage, setbacks and mobility. "The goal of this project is to take our downtown boundaries and create a foundation for us to take to developers when we're recruiting businesses," she said.

During the meeting at the Anna Municipal Complex, the board approved Resolution 2025-12-19 to award the contract not to exceed $134,001.54; staff said they…

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