DPD will hold an open house on March 15 to review preliminary recommendations for the City’s Livable South Downtown project. Part of the Mayor’s Center City strategy, the project examines growth and planning issues specific in the neighborhoods comprising South Downtown—the Pioneer Square, Chinatown/International District/Little Saigon neighborhoods and the stadium area.

The public is encouraged to attend and offer comments on the preliminary recommendations for land use and zoning changes in South Downtown. These preliminary recommendations identify potential changes that will support increased residential density and a renewed vitality in the South Downtown neighborhoods.

In 2005, DPD staff conducted nine meetings with an advisory group of neighborhood representatives, held an open house, and met with neighborhood stakeholder groups to gather input. Additional opportunities for public participation will continue as further analysis and review of options for revising zoning in the area continues in 2006. Final recommendations and environmental review of proposed changes will provide further opportunities for public review and comment.