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Redevelopment of Downtown Loveland Click here to view the concept plan The above graphic is a preliminary plan that has been generated by the City to depict the first phase of public improvements for the 3 acre Downtown Job Creation and Revitalization project. The plan includes underground detention of storm water that will be sized to accommodate the entire future impervious surface area of the development. First phase public improvements will also include some parking in the center of the site to accommodate the first phase of new buildings to be constructed by the private sector. The parking area plans are being coordinated with the private sector developer so that the improvements are strategic to the overall project. The public is welcome to provide any input: Please contact Jeff Wright, Assistant City Manager, at jwright@lovelandoh.com or 683-0150 with any comments.
Although currently in the preliminary design phase, the design of the public improvements are intended to be finished in early April so that the permitting process can be finalized, the project will be competitively bid in July, and the improvements started in August. This plan is in an early stage and will undoubtedly receive revisions during the planning and engineering design process. The largest revision from the previous concept plan posted on the City's webpage is that the parking will be located to the rear of future buildings that will be setback closer to the sidewalks, which is more in keeping with the existing blocks in our downtown. Future phases of the development will be designed in reaction to feedback from the City and potential end users of the redevelopment so that the needs of those future tenants are accommodated for a successful project. Although it is too early in the project planning stage to generate building renderings, the development team understands that the community expects that the buildings will be designed to reflect colors, materials, and elements that will complement the existing neighborhood.
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