Our Community Feedback Sessions Are Complete
The Downtown Steering Committee is very appreciative of the hundreds of residents and dozens of business and property owners who attended workshops and over 1000 that took surveys or contributed online feedback. Keep up with our Latest News page for new information as we prepare our final recommendations to the City Council.
Past Events
The Downtown Steering Committee engaged the Community though multiple Community Input Visioning Workshops during February. Attendees worked with other Community members to identify shared goals and priorities to help create the foundation for the vision for the future of Downtown Allen.
In March, we hosted Design Weekend and worked with the Community to review their input while Stantec began to create various initial draft plan ideas in real time. Many Downtown Property and Business Owners also attended to help provide input.
In April, we hosted multiple Downtown Scenario Feedback Sessions and conducted an in person and online survey to gather Community Input.
Downtown Scenario Feedback Session 1 - 7:00 pm
Downtown Scenario Feedback Session 2 - 10:00 am
Downtown Scenario Online Feedback Session 3 - 7:00 pm
This Feedback will be held online via Zoom. Pre-registration is required.
Design Weekend Results Presentation - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
ALLEN SENIOR RECREATION CENTER - 451 ST. MARY DR.
See and Hear the plans and results of Design Weekend in a 30 minute presentation by our Design Consultant. Q&A and interaction with the Consultant and DSC will follow.
Downtown Allen Van Tours - 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
ALLEN SENIOR RECREATION CENTER - 451 ST. MARY DR.
Take a 15-30 minute van tour to learn more about the existing area and potential for the redevelopment of Downtown Allen
Downtown Allen Van Tours - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
ALLEN SENIOR RECREATION CENTER - 451 ST. MARY DR.
Take a 15-30 minute van tour to learn more about the existing area and potential for the redevelopment of Downtown Allen
Design Weekend Public Kickoff Meeting - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
ALLEN SENIOR RECREATION CENTER - 451 ST. MARY DR.
See and Hear the results of public input in a 30 minute presentation by our Design Consultant. Then experience the beginning of turning that input into potential plans for Downtown Allen.
Online Community Input Visioning Workshop #9 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Online Workshop Via Zoom
Online Community Input Visioning Workshop #8 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Online Workshop Via Zoom
Community Input Visioning Workshop #7 - 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Community Input Visioning Workshop #6 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Community Input Visioning Workshop #5 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Community Input Visioning Workshop #4 - 10:00 - 11:30 am
Community Input Visioning Workshop #3 - 6:30 - 8:00 pmNew Event
ALLEN ISD PROFESSIONAL LEARNING CENTER - 610 E BETHANY DR.
(Conference Room 102A-102F)
Community Input Visioning Workshop #2 - CANCELLED DUE TO POTENTIAL ICY CONDITIONS
Community Input Visioning Workshop #1 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Rotary Christmas Parade
The Downtown Steering Committee will be handing out information cards at the Rotary Christmas Parade which begins at 2:00 pm. The parade route will begin at North Cedar Drive and St. Mary Drive and proceed south to Main Street. The parade will head west on Main to Allen Drive and then...
Holly Jolly Celebration
The City of Allen's Holly Jolly Celebration and Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be bringing even more holiday cheer this year! The Downtown Steering Committee will have a booth just north of the library during the event to collect community input and answer questions. Click Here for the Schedule, Events...
Phase 1 Presentation to City Council
Tommy Baril, Downtown Steering Committee Chair presents the Phase 1 Results and the Initial Phase 2 Plan to the Allen City Council. If you would like to watch the presentation, Click Here and start the video at 52:15.
Keep Up With the Latest News, See the Community Survey Results, and Ideas That the Community Has Shared
Latest News
Keep up with the latest news on the work of the Downtown Steering Committee by clicking on the link below.
What We've Heard From You!
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback. More than 900 people participated. See the survey highlights here!
Idea Wall
More than 130 people shared their ideas and suggestions on the online idea wall, and many more voted on them. See those big ideas from your community!
