PARTICIPANTS IDEAL FUTURES IN IGNACIO'S DOWNTOWN
What changes could you see making a positive impact in Ignacio?
An art gallery and artistic spaces
A river corridor trail
Expansion of parks and recreational opportunities
A community center
Community and gathering spaces, especially along the main street, Goddard
Things for kids and teens to interact with
To bring back classic community markets
To use empty lots as an opportunity
Show the town as a thriving place to visitors
More food access and options (for example coffee, sandwiches, deli and grab and go food)
A town plaza
Changes to the town hall location
Smart, manageable green spaces
Partially enclosed gathering area where events such as parades may begin or end
To highlight local artistry
A defined town square
Pocket parks
Lighting
An infusion of energy perhaps through color
A gym or soccer field
Community garden
Capital improvements to sidewalks and streets
A definition of Ignacio’s core community
Replacement events for those that have gone away
Riverfront property and a connection to other communities
Working restrooms
Business reliability
Grow walking and biking aspects of the community through collaborative funding efforts
Open air seating
Good existing design precedents in Ignacio
Inspiration square at ELHI
Ignacio’s Library
Good existing design precedents outside Ignacio
Color in Los Alamos
Color, shape and a hidden plaza in Albuquerque
Music in Frisco
What would you like to see in the town square?
An improved space for existing great events in the community
Unique markets that have value in the community
Activities for kids
Pow wows, art exhibitions or other connections to tribal events
Musicians and performance art
More Ignacio specific events like the Green Chili Festival and local music
A connection between the river, ELHI, recreational and exercise opportunities
A green connection to the river space
A variety of businesses
Bike friendly elements
A plaza
Town visitor center
Visibility between central town space and buildings along Goddard
Food trucks in a core area
Multiple attractors
Event and community focused area
Summer concerts
Lighting