Recent experience with the 21st Century Waterfront and the North Shore has taught us that an investment in high-qualty public places will result in nearby private investment approaching ten times the original project cost. We have also recognized the vitality of our downtown center is closely linked to the health of the neighborhoods that surround it. The Southside, ML King and Walnut Hill neighborhoods are prime examples.

Provide design input and assistance to ensure that downtown projects adhere to quality design principles as well as the 2025 Downtown Plan.

Develop specific visioning packages to illustrate and stimulate high quality urban developments.

Serve as an urban design and development education resource.

Based on sustainable development principals, work closely with the US Pipe/Wheland property owners to assure a high-quality development program for the reuse of this strategic 141-acre brownfield site.