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BY ZACHARIA WASHINGTON
Liberty Hill leaders adopt downtown master plan Liberty Hill City Council approved a master plan aimed at revitalizing and reinvesting in the city’s downtown area during its July 24 meeting. The details The document outlines the vision for the area, special concepts and features, and a list of projects with associated costs and action items. Some of the special concepts include: • Creating the Church Street and Stubblefield districts • Increasing parking opportunities • Implementing gateways and wayfinding signage City officials said the next step is for council to approve a downtown coordinator, who would be responsible for the implementation of the plan, as part of the 2024-25 budget. Action items will take place as funding is available.
City weighs launching businesses program Liberty Hill City Council discussed starting a Dark Skies Business Recognition program during its June 26 meeting. The program would honor the busi- nesses that have come into compliance or are working toward compliance with the city’s outdoor lighting ordinance, which was passed in August 2022 as part of Liberty Hill’s process to become a DarkSky International-recognized community. The gist Under the ordinance, businesses had until 2027 to change their lighting. With three years until that deadline, city leaders said they want to make sure people are aware of it. However, City Manager Paul Branden- burg said staff may not be able to take on a recognition program of this magnitude.
Downtown master plan short-term projects
Developing a downtown streetscape master plan
Adding permanent specialty lighting downtown
Installing decorative street lamps or banners along the primary streets leading into downtown Designing streetscapes and pathways to prioritize pedestrian movement— this is currently underway
Installing a kiosk map at public parking lots to help visitors with navigation
Engaging local artists to create murals or sculptures that reflect the identity and culture of Liberty Hill’s downtown
SOURCE: CITY OF LIBERTY HILL/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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