The public is invited to a design workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 14 as part of the downtown revitalization planning effort.
The workshop will be held at the old video store at Main and 4th Street.
The city and RDG Planning and Design are sponsoring the event.
"This is a chance for the general public to give their input as to how they want the community and downtown Park rapids to look for the next 50-plus years," said cit administrator Brian Weuve.
The design workshop encourages citizens, residents, business owners and other stakeholders with an interest in downtown Park Rapids to share their ideas, issues and concerns informally with planners and actively draw their concepts for the future of downtown using markers and maps, said Cory Scott of RDG.
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"It also provides people the opportunity to creatively think about possible solutions for downtown and define a vocabulary of urban design improvements," Scott explained.
During the workshop, graphics and supporting illustrations are developed. This process allows the public to participate and have a chance to design the community for the future, Scott added.
The project area the city has defined includes not only Main Avenue, but the area bounded by the Fish Hook River on the east, Minnesota Avenue on the north, Front Street on the west and 8th Street on the south.
