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Downtown development plan moves toward implementation options; consultants outline DDA funding tools
Summary
Consultants presented interim outreach results for Laramie's downtown development plan and summarized options for DDA funding, including a mill levy (up to 30 mills on nonresidential property), limited Wyoming TIF (increment capture on city portion), or maintaining the status quo; downtown stakeholders expressed cautious interest but said clear project lists and district boundaries are needed before pursuing new taxes.
Consultants from Logan Simpson and Progressive Urban Management Associates (PUMA) presented results from the first phase of outreach on the downtown development plan to the joint meeting of the Laramie City Council and Planning Commission on April 14, and outlined potential implementation pathways including a funded Downtown Development Authority (DDA).
Melissa Ruth (Logan Simpson) summarized engagement: mailers and email to property owners and businesses, in‑person workshops and a Forge Laramie interactive exhibit, and a questionnaire that drew roughly 249 responses. Recurring priorities included supporting local businesses, preserving historic character and public art, better streetscapes and wayfinding, and…
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