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1049 State Ave. * Marysville, Washington 98270 * (360) 363-8086 * web: marysvillewa.gov Executive News Release Contact: Doug Buell, Community Information Officer Office: (360) 363-8086 Cell: (425) 754-3641 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 22, 2013 Public encouraged to Marysville University class April 10 for downtown-waterfront revitalization meeting to share ideas for reshaping downtown MARYSVILLE – The City of Marysville invites the public to a special meeting to share ideas for revitalizing the downtown and waterfront area, and ways to create a more vibrant, pedestrian- friendly downtown. Marysville University will provide the setting for the public meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 in the City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor in City Hall, 1049 State Ave. The evening will include a review of the City’s revitalization measures to date, recommendations, and interactive “pulse pad“ voting to give attendees a say in prioritizing long-term and short-term revitalization needs. The pulse pads on loan from the Association of Washington Cities provide instant feedback and results displayed on a large screen. “How revitalization evolves must come from and belong to all citizens and business owners in our community,” Mayor Jon Nehring says. “We’re here to listen.” The City Council committed $150,000 for downtown revitalization efforts and a public engagement process. Some funds were spent to hire a consultant team to work with City leaders. The group met in January with a key City staff team for workshops to define a development strategy for Marysville’s waterfront to give the City Council confidence to move forward with next steps. The group recommended creating a complete community downtown built around multi- story housing, mixed uses, with access to social and recreational opportunities such as: Neighborhood dining “Outdoor rooms Water features (fountains, canals, lakes) Open space, and Narrow streets that are pedestrian and bicycle-friendly. Some ideas generated thus far have included sidewalk and street improvements for better walkability, gateway improvements and wayfinding signage, matching funds for building exterior improvements, a spray park, kayaking facility, Qwuloolt trail design and modest traffic and landscaping improvements. Refreshments will be available. Classes are videotaped, and will be shown on Marysville Cable Access TV 21 (Comcast) and TV 25 (Frontier) at dates to be announced later. ---PAGE BREAK--- 1049 State Ave. * Marysville, Washington 98270 * (360) 363-8086 * web: marysvillewa.gov Please call Community Information Officer Doug Buell in City Hall at (360) 363-8086 by Jan. 24 to reserve your seat, or email [EMAIL REDACTED]. Be sure to include name, phone, address and email address. For more information, contact Buell or visit us on the web at http://marysvillewa.gov/marysvilleuniversity An illustration of what Marysville’s downtown-waterfront area could look like in the long term.