City unveils 2026–2029 revitalization framework; staff says plan coordinates existing programs

Jan 20, 2026

City staff presented a 2026–2029 revitalization framework focused on five core priorities — economic development, service modernization, neighborhood stabilization, TIF oversight and long‑range planning — and said it is a staff framework to guide efforts while a full comprehensive plan is developed.

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City staff presented a short‑term 2026–2029 Economic and Community Development Revitalization Plan that organizes existing, council‑approved initiatives into an action framework staff said is intended to run alongside and inform a later comprehensive plan. Lacey Elze, Economic and Community Development Director, framed the document as a transparency and accountability tool rather than a replacement for a full comprehensive plan that staff expect to complete in roughly 18 months.

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