Draft Third Places Policy Moves

Based on input received during the Discover phase, the planning team has developed a set of draft third places policy moves. Now the planning team wants to hear from you. Are these initial ideas headed in the right direction? Are there other priorities or ideas that should be considered?

Keep in mind that Policy describes what the city wants to achieve, but does not spell out exactly how to do it. Policy language is usually high-level. It balances clear direction with enough flexibility to respond to changing conditions, new technologies, or unforeseen events. With that in mind, try to imagine a future - 5 or 10 years from now - where these policies have been implemented consider these questions:

If policies addressing these aspects of third places are implemented, what changes would you expect?
Is there anything that you think is missing from these third places policy moves?

Enhance existing Neighborhood Centers (see Map LU-2) designed to serve neighborhoods, recognizing their multiple roles: serving residents’ needs, acting as community gathering places and helping to establish neighborhood identity.

Promote uses on privately-owned property that create indoor third places providing access to community and social services, like the Crossroads Mall, for people to gather, connect, and build community.

Partner with the school district to enhance and strengthen neighborhood school properties as safe and welcoming third places.

Promote social connections through existing and new public spaces, like mini parks and plazas, providing recreation and social opportunities.

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