Downtown revitalization comes in all shapes and sizes. The pandemic inspired many cities to reimagine and transform their downtowns into a safe place for the whole community while supporting local businesses. Many cities responded to this challenge by focusing on streetscape changes to increase walkability, promote outdoor dining, and rethink how people use downtown. Meanwhile, a number of Bay Area cities along with experts in various fields launched or completed exciting new downtown planning efforts providing a rich source of ideas as we reimagine and re-envision the future of our downtowns.
At their best, Downtown Plans build upon what is most loved about Main Street with a focus on what needs changing and how to do it. Join us as the experts discuss the building blocks of a thriving downtown by looking at Bay Area planning examples and exploring ideas on how to approach downtown improvement and transformation.
