Downtown Plan

2026-11-03

Introduction / Purpose The City of Paola (" City ") is seeking proposals from professional planning and design firms to assist in the development of a Downtown Master Plan (" Plan ") for the City ' s Downtown District (" District "). The intent of this plan is to create a shared community vision and provide strategic guidance for land use , redevelopment , infrastructure , and placemaking within the District . The District includes a mix of commercial , civic , and residential properties . The Plan will serve as the guiding document for anticipated growth , development and revitalization of the Downtown area and will act as a framework for future ordinances and initiatives to help reinvigorate the Downtown area and make it an attractive place to live , work and play . The Plan will need to be developed with respect to the following City documents located at www . cityofpaola . com . Paola Land Development Ordinance ( LDO ) — LDO LINK Planning Paola 2050 Comprehensive Plan — COMP PLAN LINK Plan Focus Areas The selected consultant will lead a robust community engagement effort and work closely with City staff and a Steering Committee . While the final scope will be developed with the selected consultant , the plan is expected to address the following topics : Placemaking & Urban Design : Identity , public art , and streetscape enhancements . Business & Economic Development : Market conditions , business attraction / retention , and strategic infill development . Parking & Access : Short - and long - term strategies , multimodal connectivity , and wayfinding . Redevelopment & Land Use : Context - sensitive redevelopment scenarios that respect adjacent residential areas and environmental constraints . Streetscape / Infrastructure : Design themes , pedestrian safety , public realm improvements , and branding .

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