The Downtown economy is active with people walking, shopping, mingling, eating, and enjoying the many things to do in the Downtown. Public and private sites are designed to create lively and engaging spaces where people can gather and move around safely and easily using all modes of transportation, with special emphasis on pedestrians.

The Downtown is physically connected with ease of movement for people with all levels and types of mobility – walking, rolling, riding, and driving. A multi-modal network of sidewalks, pathways, and roads connects people throughout the Downtown.

The unique architectural character of each Downtown area is celebrated and maintained through flexible and adaptable design guidelines and policy.

Places, buildings and streets are designed as green oasis within the Town, an opportunity to connect with nature and reduce climate change impacts through a strong tree canopy, connection to the river and numerous connections to parks, plazas, and recreation areas.

Downtown is a desired place to live for people of all ages with amenities, gathering areas, and a diversity of housing creating a strong sense of community.