Word on the Street

The Mayor's Missive
May 2, 2024
 

MAIN STREET CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY

I am delighted to see construction begin on the long overdue reconstruction of Main Street. There is no doubt it will be disruptive. However, we are committed to keeping you informed, and we will do our best to support affected businesses and mitigate the impacts that construction will have on everyone. The best way to keep informed of the weekly schedule and changing road closures is to visit projectketchum.org/main-street to find details and sign up for email and text alerts. The subcontractors are off to a good start, and we hope to complete the roadway between 2nd and 4th Streets, along with a substantial portion of the sidewalk in that area, by July 4.

COHESIVE KETCHUM: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE

Ketchum has experienced significant change over the past decade, marked by an increase in population and new development. These changes, the ongoing workforce housing crisis, concerns about losing character and maintaining downtown vibrancy, and worries about the city’s vitality and viability have spurred community discussions about Ketchum’s future. This year’s Comprehensive Plan update project is underway and includes an evaluation of its vision and values. These are elements that help guide all sorts of priorities, policies, and decision-making. We urge you to get involved and stay up to date on the project at projectketchum.org/cohesive-ketchum. Now is your chance to participate in how Ketchum will grow in the future.

ASKING FOR YOUR INPUT AND DIRECTION

Speaking of getting involved in the Comprehensive Plan update, a Planning for Growth survey was launched last week to collect community feedback on the proposed values and priorities to include in the new plan. It’s an opportunity to share what Ketchum’s character means to you—how you define Ketchum’s character. Is it the people, the buildings, the art, the history, or something else? Please review the presentations below and let us know your thoughts by taking the survey at the button that follows. Please be as specific as possible. Responses are anonymous and all questions are optional—you are welcome to respond to only those questions which you have thoughts or opinions on.

Spring is in the air and your favorite trails are opening up. Enjoy!

Cheers,
Neil

To read the rest of Issue No. 150 of the Word on the Street, click here.