Downtown Small Area Plan

The Town of Davidson community provided valuable feedback throughout the 2020 Comprehensive Planning process that helped to identify nine downtown area priorities and challenges related to: community + character, mobility, public spaces, and sustainability. 

Tapping into the collective creativity of the community with a series of ideation sessions and design opportunities will make sure Davidson remains an ideal place to live, work, and play. 

View the nine problem statements below, and see what the community had to say about solutions!


LET'S SOLVE THESE PROBLEMS TOGETHER
garbage iconDowntown businesses create a lot of daily landfill waste.
Thursday, May 12, 2022 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at the Downtown Gathering Space behind Summit
Your solutions
parking icon clearParking is a constant source of angst for the community.
Tuesday, May 17, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at The Hurt Hub
Your solutions
person walking iconPeople rarely walk from North Main Street to South Main Street.
Monday, May 23, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at The Hurt Hub
Your solutions
delivery truck iconParking spots are being used for things other than parking.
Wednesday, June 8, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Hurt Hub
Your solutions
bike iconMobility, Mobility, Mobility
Thursday, June 9, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Hurt Hub
Your solutions

park iconPeople only use a few of the gathering spaces downtown
Design Your Space Online Survey
disconnected iconSome individuals in West Davidson feel disconnected and unwelcome downtown.
Your solutions

Dumpster IconThe downtown area generates a lot of landfill waste, especially during events and on weekends.
TBD.
land iconDavidson receives a lot of requests for downtown space, but it has limited land for additional development.
Your solutions

Resources

Vision and Guiding Principles
Downtown Small Area Plan
Community Engagement Plan
Final Downtown Small Area Plan (February 28, 2023)