The Downtown Implementation Task Force is seeking citizen input about the design standards they’d like to see in the Bismarck downtown area. On Thursday, August 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the task force will display several design concepts on the sidewalk in front of the Downtown Business Association, 204 N 4th St., during Urban Harvest. The impetus for this event is the implementation of Downtown Bismarck Sub-Area Plan.
Citizens will have the opportunity to indicate on the concepts displayed, the design concepts they’d like to see in the downtown area, by placing a green dot on the concept they favor, and a red dot on the concept they don’t select, a process known as “Dotocracy”, which is a transparent, equal opportunity, and participatory large group decision-making tool.
Some of the concepts displayed will include such items as an empty parking lot vs. an embellished parking lot; materials on the outside of a building, brick vs. stucco; reflective glass vs. transparent glass, etc.
“Our goal is to really engage the public and get them involved. We want their input! This is a fun and easy way for our citizens to tell us what they like and what they’d like to see in the downtown area,” said Brenda Smith, Co-Chair, Implementation Task Force.