[Press Release] : Joint downtown planning partnership holds second public forum at Tiger Hotel

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Contact: Toni Messina, Communications Director  - (573) 874-7660

Joint downtown planning partnership holds second public forum at Tiger
Hotel

WHAT: A joint planning partnership involving the University of
Missouri, Stephens College and the city of Columbia will hold a public
forum to discuss potential development opportunities involving the
campuses and downtown Columbia. 

WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 7 - 9 p.m.

WHERE: Historic Tiger Hotel, top floor, 23 South 8th Street

PROGRAM: This continues a public discussion that started Aug. 29 at the
first public forum with Sasaki Associates, Inc., the consultant hired to
advise the partnership. Wednesday’s meeting will include:
* A recap of the planning project’s background and purpose;
* A summary of comments and observations from the Aug. 29 meeting;
* Characteristics of a 21st century “knowledge city;”
* Land use and urban design analysis of the downtown study area;
* Land use and development opportunities and sites within the area;
and
* Brief case studies on lessons from other cities.

Background: This is the first partnership ever undertaken by Stephens,
the University and the city of Columbia. If the partners agree to a
plan, there is the potential to create an attractive, energetic zone
that meshes the education and commercial communities. Sasaki has a
strong track record with similar projects in other cities that house
college campuses.

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