Downtown Plan Update
The City of Urbana is working on an update to the Downtown Plan. The previous Downtown Strategic Plan was adopted in 2002. Over the last year the City has been working with stakeholders and the public at large to create a vision statement, goals and strategies to improve Downtown Urbana. Opportunities for public input included public meetings and an online survey. As we begin preparation of the final draft, we are still looking for you input. Please join us in creating a new vision for Downtown. Sign up on facebook for updates, and check below for the latest news.
Downtown Plan Draft
The final draft of the 2012 Downtown Urbana Plan was recently approved by the Downtown Plan Steering Committee. The draft is available for review here. The Urbana Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to collect input on the draft on March 8th, 2012 at 7:30 PM in the Urbana City Council Chambers, 400 S. Vine Street, Urbana. You are invited to review the draft and to send your input to Jeff Engstrom by phone (384-2440) or by email to jmengstrom@urbanaillinois.us.
Downtown Plan Elements
The Downtown Plan Draft Elements are now available online for review. Check them out and let us know how we're doing!
Downtown Plan Open House
The City held an Open House on Monday, July 25th. The major elements of the plan were on display. If you missed the Open House it's not too late to check out the display boards and send in your questions or comments.
Open Mic Forum
The City hosted an Open Mic Forum on Thursday, September 30th at City Hall. This forum was an opportunity for members of the community to present their ideas on how to improve Downtown Urbana. Five area residents gave presentations. Please click here to learn more and to see the presentations.
Survey Results
We collected your input on what you like about and what you want to see happen Downtown. The results are in, click here!
History of Downtown
In 1822, the first pioneer cabin is built in what will become the City of Urbana. William Tompkins buildings a home near the Boneyard Creek, behind where the Courier Cafe stands today. Read more
Stay Informed!
Sign up to find out about future meetings and updates regarding the Downtown Plan. Contact Jeff Engstrom at jmengstrom@urbanaillinois.us to be added to the list. And check out the Downtown Urbana facebook page for status updates, photos, and more!
