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Star council adopts district-based downtown visioning plan, drops Veterans Square label and adds plaza node
Summary
After a lengthy presentation and public input, the Star City Council voted to adopt a district-based downtown visioning plan that prioritizes walkability, district-specific design standards and options for funding (urban renewal, LIDs, grants). Council removed a proposed "Veterans Square" label and added an activity/plaza node at Poppler & State Street for further refinement.
Consultants from South Beck & Baird presented a district-based downtown visioning plan to the Star City Council on April 21 and recommended shifting emphasis from a single central core to multiple districts: the State Street (Highway 44) corridor, Star Road corridor, an Art district, a Village district and a River district anchored by a proposed linear park and boardwalk.
"Residents desire a walkable, visual, cohesive gathering place designed for people first," consultant Mike Williams told the council, summarizing public feedback gathered through open houses and online surveys. Williams said the community consistently asked for fewer drive-throughs downtown, more restaurants and pedestrian amenities such as benches, bike parking and lighting.
The plan recommen…
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