2017 Master Plan Update

Where: The plan encompasses the LDDA boundaries [see map].

Why: The LDDA Board of Directors updated its plan in 2017, citing a critical time in the redevelopment of downtown. The former Master Plan of Development was completed in 1995 and an update provided:

Reflection of advances and changes in Downtown since 1995
Alignment with Envision Longmont, City of Longmont Comprehensive Plan and other relevant City or Economic Development plans
Integrated the Longmont Arts & Entertainment District Plan
Created a strong policy foundation for year-on-year resource allocations by LDDA & the City

Who: LDDA Board, staff and Downtown Stakeholders, including property owners, business owners, residents, visitors, economic partners, etc.

Steering Committee Members include:

Blake Hendricks, Old Town Outfitters
Tamar Hendricks, CrackPots
Brian Lindoerfer, Boulder County
Chris McGilvray, Longmont Liquors and LDDA Board
David Starnes, Redevelopment, City of Longmont
Jon Schallert, Schallert Group
Peg Schallert, Schallert Group
Jeff Moore, Longmont City Council and LDDA Board
Ron Cheyney, Ron's Printing
Steve Lane, Bas1s
Joanne Kirves, Arts Longmont
Janine Ledingham, Longmont EDP

LDDA Staff

Kimberlee McKee
Del Rae Heiser
Emelie Torres

PUMA Staff

Erica Heller
JJ Folsom
Daniel Makela

How: Through community engagement, work groups and an online survey, the LDDA Board and Steering Committee worked with P.U.M.A. to create a plan.

Using Work Groups topics explored included:

Economic Vitality

Business mix
Attraction and retention
Downtown’s Niche/Brand
Marketing
Incentives and support
DDA District Boundary
Business Improvement District

Land Use

Retail
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Civic & Cultural
Hospitality/Lodging
Mixed-use
Redevelopment tools

Creative District

Arts
Cultural venues
Entertainment
Events
Creative Culinary
Placemaking & Urban Design

Public Spaces

Utilities
Sidewalks
Streetscape
Fixtures (benches, light poles, etc.)
Way-finding signage
Public Art
Historic Character
Authenticity
Adaptive Reuse
Building Placement & Scale

Connectivity & Access

Vehicles
Pedestrian
Bicycles
Bike Lanes
Trails
Streets
Parking
Alleys
Bus
Future Rail
Connectivity