Project Details
Abonmarche partnered with the City of Galesburg and the Galesburg Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to complete a Downtown Plan
focusing on goals and actions for the established downtown district. As the cultural, social, and business hub of the City, this plan was a request of the community that we were pleased to accommodate. This plan provides specific actions that the DDA and its partners can use as a guide to achieve their mission to promote a vigorous business and residential district while retaining and enhancing a friendly “Main Street” atmosphere.
With the goal of becoming a recognized Redevelopment Ready Community under the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s program, the plan included specific goals and action steps that the community can complete to attain that recognition. The Plan engaged stakeholders in building consensus on the community’s character and values to develop a shared vision for the future. The process included a multifaceted outreach and engagement process, with a steering committee, DDA meetings, surveys, and an open house.