In 2021, Osawatomie undertook their biggest planning effort in decades with the Oz Commons Downtown Redevelopment Plan.. They deem the planning effort a great success thanks to strong public support. Re-imagining two downtown lots was part of the first phase of that project.
After this second phase of planning and design work is complete, the lots will begin a new chapter as ‘the hub,’ a central gathering place where visitors and residents can celebrate, communicate and get active. The recommendations and desires of the public will work to shape the ultimate look and function of the hub and turn this vision into reality.
Opportunities to get engaged with “the hub” are coming soon! A survey opened on July 1st, with questions about design preferences, amenities, and other usage. You can find a link to the survey on the Osawatomie City Website. The date for two of the first “in-person” engagement activities will be July 18th and 25th from 6:00 to 8:00 in the evening at a location to be announced soon. These sessions will be the public’s chance to ask questions, get involved, and provide feedback to city staff and consultant teams.
