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Neighborhood Vision 2025

Create Community Gathering Spaces

Though some retail destinations offer the opportunity to see and be seen in MidTown, there isn’t a central space for social gatherings and open spaces are limited. MidTown needs bold, new spaces where people can gather together. As MidTown grows, public spaces should highlight existing community values and culture, and amenities for existing and new residents. These spaces can take many forms - formal and informal, spaces for outdoor events, playspaces for children, and spaces to eat, rest, and recharge.

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Create Community Gathering Spaces

Action

Create Small Outdoor Gathering Spaces to Serve Different Opportunity Areas in Midtown

Enhance public realm to spur business activity and private investment; create places for community members to connect organically, soften and connect blocks together. Design spaces to meet unique context of Opportunity Areas around MidTown. Support creation of gathering spaces in AsiaTown in kind, beyond MidTown’s boundary.

Near-Term Actions

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Evaluate small, constrained sites in residential areas for creative re-use

Collect ideas and input from community

Type of Action

Planning & Outreach

Looking For

MidTown Resident Engagement

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