The Planning Process

The Planning process was completed over the course of one year, beginning in September 2025. The following list outlines the basic phases of the project. Each of the phases is further detailed out below. 

  • Task 1 - Project Initiation (completed)

  • Task 2 - Background Research & Downtown Assessment

  • Task 3 - Initial Public Kickoff Presentation (held on November 4)

  • Task 4 - Develop Draft Vision & Guiding Principles

  • Task 5 - Downtown Workshops (March and April 2026)

  • Task 6 - Prepare Draft Comprehensive Plan & Downtown Plan

  • Task 7 - Public Input on Draft Plans

  • Task 8 - Prepare Final Plans

  • Task 9 - Adoption Process

Project Tasks

Downtown Workshops

  • Workshop #1 - Big Ideas Night (March 16th)
  • Workshop #2 - Discuss Ideas and Feedback (March 30th)
  • Workshop #3 - Discuss Ideas and Direction for the Draft Master Plan (April 20th)

Prepare Draft Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Plan

  • Staff Meetings
  • Planning Board and Downtown Collaborative Meeting

Community Input on Draft Plans

  • A community drop-in meeting was held on July 14 at the Education Building to review the draft plans. If you missed this meeting, you can still share feedback through this website.

Adoption Process

  • The Planning Board recommended the draft Comprehensive Plan and the draft Downtown Master Plan to the Town Board on August 13th.
  • The Town Board held a public hearing to review the draft Comprehensive Plan and the draft Downtown Master Plan. They adopted both plans on September 8th.