During a recent government meeting, officials outlined four primary goals aimed at enhancing community development and infrastructure. The objectives focus on sustainable and equitable development, fostering a vibrant business community, creating safer and more accessible streets for pedestrians and cyclists, and promoting beautiful neighborhoods with healthy community spaces.

The discussion highlighted the Adaptive Strategic Plan (ASP) boundaries, which encompass areas including Watson, Lexington, Butterworth, Front, Wealthy, Marion Park, and Deloney. This complex boundary aims to facilitate a variety of housing types and increased density in designated areas, aligning with the city’s broader vision for urban development.

Key initiatives discussed include the redevelopment of the riverfront into an innovation center and the emphasis on adaptive reuse of existing buildings, particularly those that support artistic and maker activities. The meeting also underscored the importance of enhancing Butterworth as a neighborhood-serving commercial street.

Improving pedestrian and bicycling infrastructure was a significant topic, with proposals to develop alleys into alternative pedestrian networks and community spaces. Additionally, there was a call to enhance existing trail and bicycle connections throughout the neighborhood.

The meeting concluded with a focus on beautifying neighborhoods and fostering active community spaces. Recommendations included exploring new programming for West Town Commons Park, identifying opportunities for additional public spaces, and increasing the tree canopy in response to changing environmental conditions.