The City of Laramie, Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and the Laramie Main Street Alliance (LMSA) completed the updated Laramie Downtown Development Plan in 2026 to guide the future of Downtown Laramie. This plan builds on Downtown’s historic character, local businesses, arts and culture, and role as a community gathering place, while planning for growth and change over the next 20 years.

The Laramie Downtown Plan focuses on how Downtown can grow and function, with goals and strategies related to buildings, streets, public spaces, transportation, housing, economic development, and infrastructure. Check out the community input and practical action plan that outlines priorities, timelines, and responsibilities. Together, these tools help Downtown partners work collaboratively to invest in Downtown and ensure it remains a vibrant, welcoming, and resilient heart of Laramie for years to come.

Past Engagement Efforts in 2026 Plan Drafting
Wednesday, March 25th - Laramie Railroad Depot, 600 S 1st ST
9:00 - 3:00 PM | Community Interviews
6:00 - 8:00 PM | Business & Property Owner Work Sessions

Thursday, March 26th - Laramie Railroad Depot, 600 S 1st ST
8:00 - 10:00 AM | Business & Property Owner Work Sessions
5:30 - 7:00 PM | Visioning Workshops

Friday, March 27th - Laramie Railroad Depot, 600 S 1st ST
9:00 - 10:30 AM | Visioning Workshops
Many property and business owners attended these and provided extremely valuable feedback. Thank you!

April 14th - City Hall
Joint Planning Commission and City Council Work Session.

September 4th - City Hall
7:00 - 11:00 AM | Open House
Casual open house to learn more about the plan draft and to provide feedback.

September 4th - Depot Park
3:30 - 7:00 PM | Drop by the table to review the plan while you sample the market.

September 11th - Online
Deadline to provide comments on the plan draft online.

September 21th - Online/Laramie Boomerang Building Conference Room
4:00 PM | Downtown Development Authority recommended the plan for adoption.

September 28th - Online/City Hall
4:30 PM | Planning Commission recommended the plan for adoption.

October 6th - Online/City Hall
6:30 PM | Laramie City Council adopted the Downtown Development Plan.

2026 Update Project Team

Along with City of Laramie staff, including planners and engineers, the City of Laramie selected a consultant team lead by Logan Simpson to prepare the Downtown Laramie Plan. They are a firm committed to addressing the unique challenges of our western environment, supporting the values of communities facing continued growth, and finding innovative solutions to evolve in a responsible way. Logan Simpson is supported by Progressive Urban Management Associate (P.U.M.A.), a firm with deep experience in Downtown Development Authorities and downtown corridors.

Derek Teini (DTeini@cityoflaramie.org) is the City of Laramie's Community and Economic Development Director and was the City's Project Manager for this project. Emma Dixon (edixon@cityoflaramie.org) is a Planner with the City of Laramie and served as the City's Assistant Project Manager for the Laramie Downtown Plan. Please reach out to either of them with any questions or ideas.

Supporting Documents

On the right-hand side, you will see linked Supporting Documents. These are the materials that have been generated throughout the lifespan of this planning document.

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