The City of Deer Park partnered with Downtown Strategies to host a Strategic Visioning Workshop on May 15th, 2024. The workshop aims to gather community input and collaborate on developing a comprehensive plan to revitalize and promote growth in Deer Park.

The City of Deer Park is working to transform the downtown area into a thriving, vibrant community hub. With that mission in mind, they have partnered with Downtown Strategies, a specialized service of Retail Strategies focusing on downtown revitalization. The city will host a Strategic Visioning Workshop on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, starting at 11:30 am at the City of Deer Park Council Chambers located at Deer Park City Hall located at 316 East Crawford.

The workshop’s primary objective is to gather valuable input from diverse stakeholders through a facilitated Stakeholder Input Session. Downtown Strategies’ team of experts will guide participants through a collaborative process, encouraging them to share their ideas, goals, concerns, and challenges openly. By engaging the community and fostering a dialogue, the city aims to create a shared vision for the future of Downtown Deer Park.

Stakeholders include residents, business owners, community organizations, local government officials, and anyone with a vested interest in Downtown Deer Park’s future. Their input and participation in the workshop are crucial to ensuring that the resulting Strategic Visioning Plan reflects the community’s collective vision and aspirations.

Retail Strategies, the parent company of Downtown Strategies, will comprehensively assess Downtown Deer Park, analyzing various aspects such as design, tourism & promotion, policy, economic vitality, and market potential. This holistic approach ensures that the resulting Strategic Visioning Plan is market-driven, asset-based, and implementable, setting the stage for sustainable growth and economic impact.

The partnership between the City of Deer Park and Retail Strategies is a culmination of the city’s efforts to promote economic development and enhance the quality of life for its residents. In October 2023, the city council unanimously approved a contract with Retail Strategies to recruit national brands and add new locations within Deer Park. The contract, which includes the Downtown Strategies program and retail recruitment, comes at a cost of $90,000 for the first year and $45,000 for each additional year, with an initial commitment of three years. This decision was supported by the representatives of the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development Committee.

The Strategic Visioning Workshop on May 15th marks a significant milestone in the city’s downtown revitalization journey. Stakeholders attending the workshop are required to RSVP and encouraged to come prepared with an open mind, ready to engage in constructive discussions and contribute their unique perspectives. RSVP at Forms.office.com/r/ki8xZEss6n

Sources:

• City Council Makes Motions Towards City Growth Published on: Oct 17, 2023 DPGazette.com/q71v1
• Survey & New Board Members Starting 2024 Strong  Published on: Jan 25, 2024 DPGazette.com/gp71u