Public engagement is key to developing a Comprehensive Plan. The City of Austin and Mower County are committed to creating plans that reflect the values and needs of the community.
View the Survey Summaries
Thank you to everyone who participated in the online surveys. Below are summaries of the two rounds of surveys for the City of Austin and Mower County.
NEW! Visit the Virtual Open House
Thank you to all who attended the Nov. 19 Open House. Visit the virtual ‘OPEN HOUSE’ page. The page includes the Open House boards and surveys to provide your input. The project team is working hard to finalize the DRAFT Comprehensive Plans and will post once they are ready.
Previous Events
Final Open House on November 20, 2025 - held at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
Community of Practice (CoP) Workshops (February 2025)
Downtown District Council CoP on February 17
Education CoP on February 18
Activation CoP on February 18
Economic Development presentation on February 18
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Board Meeting presentation on February 19
Arts and Culture CoP on February 20
Brand and Story CoP on February 20
Downtown District Council (Oakland Avenue Corridor presentation on February 21
Access and Equity CoP on February 21
Downtown District Council (4th Avenue Corridor presentation on February 21
Community Open House on January 15, 2025 - held at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
Mower County Fair Pop-up Workshop on August 7, 2024
Have more Questions?
Please contact the project team at:
Valerie Sheedy (Assistant Public Works Director, Mower County) at valeries@co.mower.mn.us
Holly Wallace (Public Works, City of Austin) at hollyw@ci.austin.mn.us
Nick Novotny (Director of Community Engagement and Enhancement, Impact Austin) at nick@austindca.org
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View the Feb. 18 Economic Data Presentation
