The planning team for the City of Ames Comprehensive Plan will host a Public Open House and Design Studio from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, in the City Council Chambers of Ames City Hall, 515 Clark Ave. Participants will be asked to provide input and feedback on the key land use growth scenarios for the future of Ames.

 

The Ames Plan 2040 team will highlight the early work done on the plan and work with participants to refine the draft concepts. This will be an interactive event where participants will be asked to contribute ideas for improving existing areas of the city.

Ames Plan 2040: Live | Grow | Belong is a multi-step effort that will empower residents to identify community interests and priorities related to Ames’ future and growth for the next 20 years. The plan is also critical for coordination of City investments in features such as parks, open space, streets, and infrastructure. Public involvement is critical to developing a representative plan of both short and long term community interests.