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Commission considers linear park, amphitheater and dual‑use water features for central green space
Summary
Planners proposed passive and active green‑space options for the city center — from linear, tree‑lined walkways and farmers‑market space to small amphitheaters and water features that could double as stormwater retention. Commissioners discussed scale, location and maintenance responsibilities.
Nathan Davis noted the general plan’s priority for a new central green space and asked the group to weigh passive vs active park options. "One of the key things from the general plan, alongside the city center development was a key new green space," he said, and asked whether the city preferred plazas, passive walkways for markets, or an amphitheater and active uses.
Commissioners suggested a range of ideas: tree‑lined linear parks that host farmer’s markets, small amphitheaters that use topography for seating, spray pads or water features that can double as stormwater storage, and plazas that could accommodate occasional concerts. Staff said a central park could be city‑owned and city‑maintained or constructed by a developer and dedicated to the city as part of a master developer agreement.
