The “Village Center District” has historically served as the heart of the community - a central place for gathering, shopping, and living close to amenities. Over the years, development both within and outside this area has separated the historic main street area from the primary transportation corridors with very little pedestrian infrastructure to connect residents to destinations within the District.
Under the Village’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan, The Village Center District is intended to continue as a mixed-use commercial and residential district but reinvigorated with more placed-based, pedestrian-friendly design elements and improved connections between Main Street, Mequon Road and beyond through pedestrian and bicycle-friendly improvements including new or enhancement of multi-use paths.
Opportunities for new development within the District should continue to emphasize the conversion of existing and addition of new buildings for entertainment, retail, and higher density residential uses that will bring more people to the District as well as draw visitors from throughout the region.
Today, there are redevelopment opportunities that exist that could help fulfill this vision for the Village Center District, including a number of Village-owned properties in the District. The purpose of this survey is to collect your thoughts and ideas about what the Village Center District should be overall, and, with respect to specific privately-owned and publicly owned properties, in terms of future use and types of development.
