Durango will host four public meetings in June to gather input on Downtown’s Next Step, each geared toward a different stakeholder group, but all open to the public. City officials are seeking feedback on sidewalk widths, curb extensions, loading zones, and other key design elements. Meetings are scheduled for:

• June 4 for downtown business owners 8:30 am to 10:30 am at the FLC Center for Innovation
• June 10 for business employees 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 11th Street Station
• June 16 for residents 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Durango Public Library
• June 23 for accessibility input 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Durango Public Library

These meetings culminate with a final meeting where the results of the four meetings above will be discussed on Tuesday July 22, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Durango Rec Center.

Concerns with the Next Step project include reduction in parking supply, turning movements for large vehicles, removal of the “buffer area” between parked vehicles and traffic, impacts to downtown’s historic charm, construction impacts, and costs. The City has adapted plans to address some of the concerns.

The project is currently 30% complete, with final design expected by year’s end.