ENHANCE DOWNTOWN MORRIS: Downtown Morris Master Plan

This survey is to help us gauge which plan recommendations are top priorities for Downtown Morris. Please use the following questions to rank the recommendations based on what you feel should be highest priority for downtown.

Please rank the following recommendations in order of priority:

Drag and drop recommendations in order of highest priority (top) to lowest priority (bottom).

  • Create Business Transition Zoning District
  • Rezone manufacturing area north of I&M Canal
  • Expand opportunities to add housing options (focusing on opportunity sites)
  • Install informational kiosk at south end of downtown, and provide enhanced signage for visitors center in Chamber office
  • Refine and promote the 'Walk Morris!' walking tours

Please rank the following recommendations in order of priority:

Drag and drop recommendations in order of highest priority (top) to lowest priority (bottom).

  • Refine and implement enhanced gateway and wayfinding signage
  • Install curb bump outs and enhanced crosswalks
  • Designate bike route and bike lanes along Wauponsee Street with connections to Liberty Street. Install additional bike parking, and develop a bike friendly Morris guide.
  • Enhance pedestrian connection on Illinois Street between Calhoun and Nettle Streets
  • Replace aging planters and trash receptacles
  • Renew efforts to place historic plaques on downtown buildings

Please rank the following recommendations in order of priority:

Drag and drop recommendations in order of highest priority (top) to lowest priority (bottom).

  • Install celebration lighting at key locations
  • Update City regulations and work with restaurants to create outdoor dining opportunities, including rooftops, bump outs, and temporary parklets
  • Create events to promote public art and placemaking experiments
  • Install a splash pad in Chapin Park

Please rank the following recommendations in order of priority:

Drag and drop recommendations in order of highest priority (top) to lowest priority (bottom).

  • Install consistent signs at all City-owned parking lots and develop parking guide to downtown Morris
  • Better utilize Riverfront Park for special event parking
  • Screen trash enclosures in alleys used by pedestrians
  • Install alley improvements in blocks bound by Main, Franklin, Washington, Wauponsee
  • Public Restrooms at the South End of Downtown

Please rank the following recommendations in order of priority:

Drag and drop recommendations in order of highest priority (top) to lowest priority (bottom).

  • Enhance web-based information on downtown
  • Consolidate Downtown Organizations (MDDP & MRA)
  • Develop Branding and Marketing Strategy for Downtown Morris
  • Hire a Full-time Downtown Director
  • Establish a Special Service Area (SSA)