What you need to know
According to a news release, the workshops are designed to gather input from residents and act as a forum to share accurate, up-to-date information about the proposed downtown Sports and Entertainment District.
The two-day community workshops will foster a community-driven design and development process aimed at gathering meaningful input from residents, establishing a set of guiding principles that will help City Council assess proposed project elements.
Each session will feature opportunities for round-table discussions and focus groups, creating a space for two-way dialogue and idea sharing with project coordinators—ensuring the community voices are heard and that residents have access to the facts about the project’s scope, funding and potential impact.
Day one of the workshops will feature a community forum, offering residents the opportunity to hear about the project’s goals from planners and city officials. Additionally, representatives from Spurs Sports & Entertainment will also be there to answer questions and talk to residents. The majority of the meeting will be centered around the community sharing their specific ideas for the district.
Day two will include an open house with interactive stations, including an exhibit of the core ideas that will help guide the design of the district. Attendees can ask questions and provide additional feedback to the project coordinators.During these meetings, residents may also participate in any of the four topic-specific focus groups, which will be held on both days and will explore housing, transportation, local business and public community space.