The City has been in negotiations with Williams/Dame & Associates (WDA), who have a tremendous amount of downtown and riverfront redevelopment experience. WDA a commitment to, and track record of, developing high quality projects that create a unique sense of place and neighborhood. Learn more about Williams/Dame & Associates and their past projects. Opens a New Window. 

On January 31, 2018, WDA presented their vision and initial concepts for the Downtown Riverfront site to City Council. Watch a video of the presentation Opens a New Window.  or view the presentation slides Opens a New Window. .

On May 29, 2018, the Urban Renewal Agency Board reviewed proposed terms of an agreement with WDA that would set the stage for the future redevelopment of the site. Watch a video of the work session Opens a New Window.  or view the presentation Opens a New Window. .

At the July 9, 2018 City Council work session, the Urban Renewal Agency Board approved the proposed terms with WDA. A webcast of the work session is available online here. Opens a New Window.  And, the agenda item summary is available here.

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On January 24, 2019, the Urban Renewal Agency entered into a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with WDA. This agreement outlines the terms of WDA's concept plan, approved by the Agency Board, and other terms that will guide how we move forward with redevelopment. For more information about the DDA, view the press release or a summary of the DDA terms.

Related Documents

• Frequently Asked Questions about the Downtown Riverfront Opens a New Window. 
• Cost Benefit Analysis of the Downtown Riverfront redevelopment Opens a New Window. 

Steam Plant Redevelopment Opportunity Opens a New Window. 

The Urban Renewal Agency is seeking the right team of visionaries and community-minded people who have the capacity to bring the Steam Plant into the next phase of its life. In May 2018, the Agency released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) which received four responses.ns a New Window. 

In August, the Agency Board invited a local development team to prepare a full proposal of the Steam Plant. The team unveiled their initial concepts in January of 2019. Click here to find up-to-date information on the Steam Plant redevelopment.

As part of the Master Plan for the Downtown Riverfront, a new 3-acre park will be created along the river. The City’s Parks and Open Space Division has already begun the process for the design and construction. The conceptual design phase is expected to be completed in fall 2018. Project permitting and construction documentation will follow, with park construction expected to begin in 2020. The goal is to have the riverfront park completed in time for the 2021 World Track and Field Championships.

For up-to-date information on the Riverfront Park to find out you can get involved, please visit the Riverfront Park website.

Redevelopment of the site has been a part of the community's vision for decades, reinforced through numerous public engagement opportunities over several years. We know how important this site is to the community and we want the community to not only understand what is being proposed, but to also have an opportunity to weigh in.

We are committed to realizing the vision presented in the Riverfront Master Plan that was developed by EWEB and the community with robust public input. If the City, the developer, or any other stakeholders propose any changes or deviations from the Master Plan, there will be a public process that allows the community's voice to be heard. 

Upcoming opportunities: 

Thursday, March 28, 2019, 5:30 p.m.
Downtown Neighborhood Association: Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment Open House

• Location: Atrium Building Lobby, 99 West 10th Ave., 1st Floor
• Agenda: An open house with City Staff and Williams/Dame & Associates regarding the downtown riverfront plans, the Steam Plant, and the Riverfront Park.