Community Input & Master Plan Adoption Schedule

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024 the Brownwood City Council unanimously approved the Downtown Master Plan completed by Freese & Nichols. Freese & Nichols along with City of Brownwood staff presented the final version of the new downtown plan for adoption. The downtown master plan process provided analysis, surveys, public engagement, City Council workshops, and public comment.

Downtown Plan Presentation March 26 2024

City Council has adopted the new Downtown Plan at the March 26th Council Meeting in 2024

Past Community Engagement Events

March 26, 2024

City Council Adoption Meeting

The City Council voted to adopt the Downtown Plan at their 3/26 meeting.

February 26 -March 18, 2024

Public Review and Feedback on the Draft Plan.

The full plan draft was available from 2/26 to 3/18 and public comments and feedback were collected. Feedback received during this public comment period will be provided to City Council as they consider the plan for adoption. 

February 26, 2024

Public Open House Plan Reveal

The City of Brownwood held an open house at the Brownwood Lyric Theatre on February 26th, 2024 from 8 AM to 10 AM to review the new Downtown Master Plan. The event provided the first opportunity for the public to view the draft of the full Downtown Master Plan. City of Brownwood staff and the Freese and Nichols design team provided a formal presentation at 8:30 AM followed by a panel Q&A discussion and the ability for participants to talk on-on-one with staff and team members.

August 22, 2023

DBI Member Open House

Members of Downtown Brownwood Inc were invited to join us at the Lyric Theatre, there was a presentation by the consultants followed by an open house with input activities and discussions. A PDF of the boards and recording of the presentation from this meeting can be found under the "Documents" tab. 

August 1 - August 2, 2023

Downtown Stakeholder Meetings

Interviews with individual stakeholders to discuss the future of Downtown. 

May 1 - May 31, 2023

Community Survey

A community survey was open for the month of May to collect initial input from community members and understand the community's vision for Downtown.

May 6, 2023

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Tabling at this well attended community event to raise awareness, engage community members, and direct people to take the community survey. 

May 5, 2023

Chamber & DBI Board Meetings

Meetings with the boards of the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Brownwood Inc organizations to discuss the future of Downtown.

March 14, 2023

City Council Kickoff Meeting

Meeting with the Brownwood City Council at the outset of the project to understand goals, needs, and expectations. 

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Ideas Map

The Ideas map is closed for comment, but you can still view the responses. 

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Downtown Master Plan Open House Feb. 26, 2024Comment Wall

The comment wall is closed for comment, but you can still view the responses.

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