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Downtown Revitalization Plans

Services We Offer

Miller & Associates provides downtown revitalization planning services that help communities strengthen their downtown districts, support economic development, and create vibrant places that reflect their unique character and long-term vision. Our team works with local officials, business owners, residents, and stakeholders to develop practical revitalization strategies that preserve community identity while encouraging investment, redevelopment, and sustainable growth.

We evaluate existing downtown conditions, infrastructure, streetscapes, public spaces, circulation patterns, parking, and development opportunities to identify projects that enhance both functionality and aesthetics. Through public engagement and collaborative planning, we establish clear community priorities and develop Downtown Revitalization Plans that provide a realistic framework for future improvements, redevelopment, and long-term economic success.

Our team has extensive experience in both the planning and implementation of downtown revitalization projects, allowing us to carry a community's vision from concept through construction. By combining planning, engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, funding assistance, and construction administration, we help ensure the goals established during the planning process are successfully translated into completed improvements. This comprehensive approach enables communities to make informed decisions, secure funding opportunities, and create downtown districts that remain vibrant, functional, and welcoming.

What We’ve Done

  • Planning
  • Implementation

Downtown Revitalization Planning Projects

Long-term Planning Efforts

Minden, NE

Miller & Associates has partnered with the City of Minden on a series of planning efforts, including comprehensive plans, strategic planning, downtown revitalization, and parks and recreation studies, to guide the community’s long-term growth and development. Each project builds on previous work to create a coordinated framework that reflects community priorities and supports informed decision-making. This ongoing partnership ensures continuity in planning and helps the City advance both immediate needs and long-term goals.

Project Features

  • Long-Term, Coordinated Planning for Land Use, Infrastructure, & Community Growth
  • Strategic Planning Aligned with Community Goals & Implementation Priorities
  • Downtown Revitalization Focused on Economic Development & Community Vitality
  • Parks, Recreation, Facilities, & Pool Planning
  • Connectivity Planning for Trails, Mobility, & Community Linkages
  • Public Engagement Through Surveys, Workshops, & Stakeholder Input
  • Data-Driven Analysis of Demographics, Market Conditions, & Community Trends
  • Integration of Previous Plans to Support Continuity & a Unified Vision
  • Funding Readiness & Implementation Strategies for Future Projects
Long-term Planning Efforts completed project
downtown Minden, NE
Minden courthouse
mockup of Parks & Recreation planning in Minden

Scribner Downtown Revitalization Plan

Scribner, NE

Miller & Associates worked with the City of Scribner and its Downtown Revitalization Task Force to develop a Downtown Revitalization Plan that evaluated existing downtown conditions and identified opportunities for improvement. The resulting roadmap supported continued revitalization and long-term community development.

Project Features

  • Existing Conditions Assessment
  • Public & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Downtown Revitalization Task Force Coordination
  • Community Visioning & Goal Development
  • Revitalization Strategy Recommendations
  • Funding Assistance & Implementation Support
  • Façade Rehabilitation Planning
  • Streetscape & Gateway Enhancements
  • Sidewalk & ADA Accessibility Improvements
  • Utility Infrastructure Improvements
  • Historic Brick Street Preservation
  • Public Amenity Enhancements
  • Sense of Place & Economic Development Focus
Scribner Downtown Revitalization Plan completed project
downtown Scribner, NE
historic building in downtown Scribner, NE
buildings in downtown Scribner, NE