Neighborhood Development

INvest & Develop • DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

The Economic Development Division is currently managing three infrastructure improvement and master-planning projects in District 7 with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds dedicated by Councilor Szymanski in 2024. These projects focus on infrastructure, connectivity and walkability, safety and streetscape design, neighborhood revitalization, re-investment and overall quality of life. These projects are all designed to be informed by the public, so please see the information below and join us in person at an upcoming public meeting or reach out via the provided contacts.
The project is to create an overall master plan representing the community’s vision to revitalize a “campus” area that includes two closed schools, various community center buildings, and the City’s Therapeutic Recreation Center, which is currently under renovation. Neighborhood and stakeholder outreach and engagement are critical project elements to develop the plan.

Carter Hill & College Streets

Start Dec 24 | Community Engagement Spring 25 | Design & Plan Summer 25 | Finalize Fall 25 | Approvals Fall 25-26: Planning Commission, City Council

Greater Floyd Campus

The project is to create an overall master plan representing the community’s vision to revitalize a “campus” area that includes two closed schools, various community center buildings, and the City’s Therapeutic Recreation Center, which is currently under renovation. Neighborhood and stakeholder outreach and engagement are critical project elements to develop the plan.

Start Dec 24 | Community Engagement Spring 25 | Design & Plan Summer 25 | Finalize Fall 25 | Approvals Fall 25-26: Planning Commission, City Council

Latest News

East Fairview

The project is to create a streetscape master plan for the section of East Fairview between Narrow Lane Road and Woodley Road. Neighborhood and stakeholder outreach and engagement are critical project elements to develop the plan.

Start Dec 24 | Community Engagement Spring 25 | Design & Plan Summer 25 | Finalize Fall 25 | Approvals Fall 25-26: Planning Commission, City Council

Urban Design & Placemaking

Placemaking and Livability Initiative –We share information, create design plans and recommend policies with a goal to enhance livability and develop impactful places throughout the city. The focus is on improving the quality of the shared urban environment; including but not limited to public spaces and parks, streets and trails, neighborhoods, downtown and neighborhood business district revitalization, public art and programming. Urban design plans support economic and community development by enhancing the quality, health, safety, and performance of the public places that connect the City and its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods.

Please see this poster series (recently produced for a workshop at EAT South Urban Teaching Farm) for an overview of Universal Design for Public Places: Universal Design for Public Spaces

Public Meetings

For comments and questions, please contact:

Ivan Holloway, City of Montgomery Planner and Project Manager
[email protected]
334-625-3739