Downtown Beautification Design Contract Amendment
Summary
The downtown beautification project is underway with heavy business involvement, and a business facade program is proposed for next fiscal year; parking on Sixth Avenue for oversized vehicles came up as a safety concern.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Oct 14, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Facade program funding proposed for FY27 budget.
Downtown businesses and visitors.
Drivers and emergency vehicles face blockage from oversized-vehicle parking on Sixth Avenue.
Mentions & discussions (10)
City Council - Nov 4, 2026
The Norris Design team showed updated plans for Block 17, Elm Street and Page Plaza based on public input, including wider sidewalks, plazas, RV parking and a shared bike/drive lane on Elm Street. A final public engagement event happens November 10 with an online survey running for several weeks; construction could start fall 2027 and wrap by 2029.
Economic Development Advisory Board - Oct 26, 2026
The Norris Design team showed the 30% design for downtown: pedestrian plazas, a revamped Elm Street with bike lanes and bus drop-offs, RV parking on Sixth Avenue, and an amphitheater at John C. Page Park. A third public survey opens right after the Balloon Regatta in November, and construction could start in 2027.
City Council - Oct 14, 2026
The economic development board reported visitation dropped another 6 percent, with international visitors (mostly from Italy) now outweighing domestic ones — a warning sign for sales tax revenue that funds city services.
Economic Development Advisory Board - Aug 24, 2026
The Façade Improvement Program helps fund exterior upgrades to commercial buildings in the Business District to boost investment and visual appeal. The board approved the updated application, moving the program closer to accepting applicants.
City Council - May 27, 2026
Norris Design's second round of engagement drew 532 survey responses and strong support for a pedestrian promenade on Elm Street and around Page Plaza. Final design comes back for council approval later this year, with construction hoped for 2027.
Economic Development Advisory Board - Mar 23, 2026
Planning Director Sylvia Shaffer was set to update the board on the Downtown Beautification Project, with site visits from Norris Design Group coming up. The project aims to improve the look and appeal of Page's downtown core.
Economic Development Advisory Board - Feb 23, 2026
The board was scheduled to discuss and possibly act on the downtown beautification project, which could change the look and feel of Page's commercial core.
City Council - Feb 5, 2026
The downtown beautification project is underway with heavy business involvement, and a business facade program is proposed for next fiscal year; parking on Sixth Avenue for oversized vehicles came up as a safety concern.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - Feb 2, 2026
Planning & Zoning Director Sylvia Shaffer was scheduled to update the board on the Downtown Revitalization effort, which intersects with the trail connection to downtown.
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Related development
Downtown Beautification Project
Downtown will get wider sidewalks, plazas, RV parking, bike facilities and event spaces over a multi-year construction period starting fall 2027.
Downtown Beautification and Revitalization
Downtown would become more walkable with plazas, bike lanes and event spaces — changes that businesses mostly welcomed, though tour bus and Safeway delivery logistics still need sorting out.
Facade Improvement Program
A smoother application could mean more downtown storefronts getting facelifts and more private dollars flowing into the Business District.
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