Will the update of the downtown design guidelines have any opportunity for outside (*cough* fine folks at The Jaxson) input?
The update to the BID will hopefully include some public involvement. However, anyone interested in providing public input should stay attention and make a personal effort to seek out participation opportunities. I wouldn't necessarily leave that the selected consultant to do. Without knowing the scope, I can see a situation where the type of outreach needed for truly inclusive community input may not be scoped to the proper level...or the firm may not have the adequate staff expertise. I've witnessed this with quite a few projects over the years in my career.
