Public engagement is key to developing a Comprehensive Plan. The City of Austin and Mower County are committed to creating plans that reflect the values and needs of the community.
NEW! Take the Online Surveys
These are the second community surveys of the projects. Your input will help develop strategic goals, plans, policies, and action steps to guide community growth and deliver important community services.
View the Survey #1 Summaries
Thank you to everyone who participated in the first online survey. Below are summaries of the surveys for the City of Austin and Mower County.
NEW! Visit the Virtual Open House
Couldn’t make the January 15 in-person Open House? No worries! All information is available on the Virtual Open House webpage. View the page to learn more, take the surveys, and provide your input.
Attend an upcoming event
Stay tuned for upcoming engagement events!
Previous Events
Community of Practice (CoP) Workshops (February 2025)
Downtown District Council CoP on February 17
Education CoP on February 18
Activation CoP on February 18
Economic Development presentation on February 18
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Board Meeting presentation on February 19
Arts and Culture CoP on February 20
Brand and Story CoP on February 20
Downtown District Council (Oakland Avenue Corridor presentation on February 21
Access and Equity CoP on February 21
Downtown District Council (4th Avenue Corridor presentation on February 21
Community Open House on January 15, 2025 - held at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
Mower County Fair Pop-up Workshop on August 7, 2024
Thank you to all who attended the in-person Open House on January 15, 2025!
Have more Questions?
Please contact the project team at:
Valerie Sheedy (Assistant Public Works Director, Mower County) at valeries@co.mower.mn.us
Holly Wallace (Public Works, City of Austin) at hollyw@ci.austin.mn.us
Nick Novotny (Director of Community Engagement and Enhancement, Impact Austin) at nick@austindca.org
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