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Tempe leaders press for broader outreach as draft downtown historic‑core guidelines advance
Summary
City council and the Historic Preservation Commission urged more inclusive, in‑person stakeholder engagement, clearer public summaries and better visuals for the draft downtown historic core plan; staff said consultants have drafted guidelines, expect a full draft by May and will continue tribal consultation and outreach.
Tempe city officials and members of the Historic Preservation Commission pressed staff and consultants on outreach and clarity for draft guidelines of a proposed downtown historic core plan during a joint meeting, while staff said a full draft is expected by May and will be presented to the council in summer.
The discussion centered on process and participation rather than final design rules. Dr. Lechner, who briefed the council and commission, said consultants MIG and PMM have moved into drafting and have held multiple rounds of meetings with staff, the Development Review Commission, the Historic Preservation Commission, tribal communities and business and property owners. “We have a goal for the consultant to complete a full draft of the plan by May,” Dr. Lechner said, adding that the timeline could shift as staff ensures ample opportunity for input.
Council members and commissioners repeatedly urged broader, in‑person engagement and clearer public communications. “I would encourage we get people…
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