BIRMINGHAM, AL (July 20, 2021) – Downtown Strategies, a division of Retail Strategies, the leading national community development firm, will present their customized 5-year strategic plan for Downtown Millbrook, AL on Wednesday, July 21st at 11:30 a.m. at the Millbrook Civic Center.
“We were thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the very competent and visionary team at the City of Millbrook,” said President of Downtown Strategies Jenn Gregory. “Our strategic plan strategies will allow the City of Millbrook to fast track their vision of applying placemaking techniques to the Downtown area to create a true destination for residents and visitors alike.”
Mayor Al Kelley said, “The downtown strategic plan is an opportunity to breathe new life into our Main Street area and growing community. The citizens of Millbrook are eager for more dining and shopping options and with vision, open-mindedness, and hard work, our Main Street can fit that bill and be something of which we are all very proud.”
The strategic planning partnership began with a Strategic Visioning Workshop in Millbrook on March 30 that included a walking tour of the Village Green and city center area, as well as a Stakeholder Input Session. The customized 5-year strategic plan was written based on existing assets in the city, as well as findings from the market analysis.
Key themes that emerged from the strategic planning process include policy revisions to encourage a denser style of development, acquiring key properties for future development, implementing design guidelines, and supporting property owners and entrepreneurs to foster a small business ecosystem downtown.
For more information about tomorrow’s meeting call Ann Harper at (334) 285-0330.
About Downtown Strategies
Downtown Strategies, a division of Retail Strategies, specializes in downtown revitalization, placemaking, strategic visioning and planning, community engagement, and development for the purpose of enhanced economic vitality and social wellbeing for communities and their citizens.
