
DOWNTOWN STRATEGIC PLAN 2020We hired a professional firm (Downtown Strategies) to conduct a new strategic plan for our downtown. Many of you were able to attend one of the community meetings. These are the top 5 priorities that Downtown Strategies outlined in their plan, in no particular order:
- Create a Community Improvement District to benefit downtown property owners
- Create a pedestrian only area.
- Research and implement business incentives.
- Implement a vacant storefront registration program.
- Create a “To-go cup” ordinance within the pedestrian only area.
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OPPORTUNITY ZONE INVESTMENT
The City of Poplar Bluff is home to federally-designated Opportunity Zones, including a zone in Downtown Poplar Bluff. Click the link to learn more about Poplar Bluff’s Zones and how you can invest in our growing community!
City of Poplar Bluff Opportunity Zone Investment Prospectus