The people behind the recent placemaking workshops on the Haymarket Plaza concept have compiled the ideas put forth by participants and want to know what you think. (The "Haymarket Plaza" is a concept for the parking lot at the confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa Rivers.) Check it out:

On November 6 and 9, over 70 local residents, business owners, and public officials participated in interactive placemaking workshops to help determine the future uses, activities, and vision for a future public plaza in downtown Eau Claire. The initial results from the workshops are in. Now all community members have an opportunity to provide additional input through a brief online survey.

… At the workshops, over 260 hours of combined participant time was spent considering and discussing the future of Haymarket Plaza. Participants learned placemaking techniques, toured the site, learned of the location’s history, and spent many hours of group time discussing their ideas and future visions. At the workshop conclusion, every participant was challenged to capture their vision for Haymarket Plaza in a single word. The following “word cloud” reflects their efforts. [See word cloud above.]

The online survey is now available at the WCWRPC website (www.wcwrpc.org) and will be open until December 10. The brief survey is a compilation of the ideas and recommendations on the future uses, general character, and key linkages for Haymarket Plaza as prioritized by the workshop groups. A final report identifying common themes and goals, as well as an action plan with recommendations and potential resources, will be provided to the City later in the year.

– WCWRPC