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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 2004
Page
6
About 50 residents attended the public forum on Ottawa's 2004 comprehensive plan with eight speakers. They urged more focus on job opportunities, preservation, and city stateways while commissioners noted generally positive feedback from the session.
A second public hearing on Ottawa's Comprehensive Plan is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall. The draft outlines existing conditions, demographics, land use, and implementation timelines, with focus on economy and quality of life and calls for annexation and zoning updates. Community members urge job creation and industry attraction to compete with Lawrence.
Ottawa officials outline a comprehensive plan to energize downtown with new housing and niche retail while preserving historic buildings. The plan emphasizes Main Tecumseh Walnut and Hickory streets, traffic studies, signs, zoning for optimal commerce, and converting upper floors to residences to boost activity and vibrancy downtown.
Ottawa leaders push education and training to grow commercial potential. Ottawa University, NCCC Ottawa campus, and USD 290 Future Visions coordinate to build a modern workforce. NCCC expands industry partnerships for on site and remote training with local businesses including Wal Mart and American Eagle Outfitters.
Ottawa/Franklin County Economic Development board members praised the city’s comprehensive plan. They cited alignment with countywide growth goals and support for diverse retail to keep sales tax revenue local. Weigand noted minimal O/FCED input beyond public hearings during plan creation.
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