Summary
The final plan identifies catalyst sites (hospital hill, Dagmar Hotel, Shockey Building, North Potomac, 50 East Washington), a cultural trail loop, alley improvements, housing programs, and safety strategies. Council adopts it January 20, then budgets priorities this spring.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
No price tag yet — staff will merge plan priorities into the spring budget process.
Downtown businesses, residents, and visitors who want a more walkable, active, safer downtown.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Mayor and City Council — January 20, 2026
The council formally adopted the downtown plan with strategies to attract investment and improve downtown over the next decade.
Mayor and City Council (Work) — January 13, 2026
The final plan identifies catalyst sites (hospital hill, Dagmar Hotel, Shockey Building, North Potomac, 50 East Washington), a cultural trail loop, alley improvements, housing programs, and safety strategies. Council adopts it January 20, then budgets priorities this spring.
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