Main Street Madison invites community to public presentation
The meeting at city hall on Thursday will focus on the future development of downtown Madison
MADISON – Madison’s leaders and the public are invited to hear the initial report from what residents would like to see happen in the city’s historic downtown area.
As a newly designated Main Street Alabama community, Main Street Madison is working with the statewide organization to develop a strategic plan aimed at revitalizing its downtown district.
Madison residents were invited to take part in a planning session on Tuesday and to give their input and recommendations of what direction they would like to see their downtown take.
The public session—including community vision and asset mapping was held at the Madison Methodist Church’s Christian Life Center.
The public input will be integrated into a strategic plan report with initial findings being presented on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. during a public presentation to introduce Main Street Alabama’s recommendations for the Madison community over the next three to five years. The presentation will take place in the Council Chambers of Madison City Hall, located at 100 Hughes Road.
“As a largely volunteer organization, this information-gathering meeting with residents is crucial to help create a framework for its Main Street program based on community input and vision for the future,” Main Street Madison Executive Director Jen Delessio said.
Six weeks following the public presentation, a full report with greater detail will be made available to Main Street Madison and be implemented.
“Main Street Alabama works with the public in designated communities to provide board development, goal setting, work planning, market study with economic development strategies, targeted design assistance, and training related to district development,” explained Mary Helmer Wirth, president and state coordinator of Main Street Alabama. “These engaging meetings with community serve as a catalyst for strategies that create jobs, spark new investment, attract visitors and spur growth in core commercial districts, leading to sustainable change.”
