Overview

The Downtown 2050 Plan will establish policies and zoning recommendations to support the growing and vibrant downtown, illustrated by the Downtown Alliance’s 2024 Investment Strategy. The existing Downtown Development Strategy was adopted in 2003 and is in need of streamlining and modernization. The Downtown 2050 Plan will build on this Strategy and other downtown-focused plans, available here for reference

The Planning and Economic Development Department hired a consultant team led by Gehl Studio, Inc. to develop innovative policy and zoning solutions that create a people-focused downtown neighborhood.

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Timeline

Specific dates will be added as they are confirmed and are subject to change. 

StatusDateBody/ActivityAction

Complete ✅

January 26, 2026 

PED released RFP for consultant 

Complete ✅

February 25, 2026 

RFP responses due 

Complete ✅

April 22, 2026 

Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting 

Status update and initial feedback 

Complete ✅

April-May 2026 

Consultant selection and contracting 

Complete ✅

June 3, 2026 

Project Kickoff 

Complete ✅

June 3, 2026 

CapitolRiver Council Meeting 

In progress 

June 8-10, 2026 

Consultant site visit 

 Up Next

June-October 2026 

Draft and review policy 

November 2026 -February 2027 

CapitolRiver Council, Planning Commission, and Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meetings 

Status updates and feedback 

Spring 2027 

Finalize policy and zoning recommendations 

Summer 2027 

City Council 

Adopt policy and zoning amendments 

Stay Informed!

Future community engagement opportunities and other updates will be posted on this webpage periodically.