What is a downtown master plan?
The Hutch Downtown Master Plan will guide the growth, development, and improvement of our downtown for years to come. The master plan will be our road map as we make decisions, paving the way for a vibrant downtown that captures the uniqueness of Hutchinson.
How will we develop the plan?
Understand and evaluate downtown's current state and composition
Identify downtown's biggest challenges and assets
Host discussions and work together to identify Hutchinson's vision for downtown
Determine opportunities for land uses improvements and aesthetic enhancements
Provide recommendations that equip Hutchinson to achieve the vision for downtown
What's the timeline?
Project phases
2022
2023
2024
NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN
Discovery
Public engagement
Concept planning/design
Plan refinement
How can I get involved?
Your input in this planning process is essential in shaping the vision for downtown. Engage with this process, both in-person and online. Learn how to engage with this project below.
Opportunities to share your thoughts
Review the Draft Master Plan
Follow this link and provide comments on the draft.
Available Now until December 18, 2023
Public Open House
Took place on November 30, 2023
Online Public Survey
Now Closed: Was available January - May 2023
Virtual Open House
Now Closed: Was Available April - May 2023
First Public Open House
Took Place on April 12, 2023
Comments
or Questions?
Debra Teufel
President/CEO
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
620.662.3391