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Residents of Hagerstown are being called to participate in shaping the city’s future through a Community Open House on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The event, set to take place at the Washington County Free Library at 100 S. Potomac Street, will run from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in an open-house style format, encouraging attendees to drop by at their convenience. This meeting marks the first of three community sessions aimed at updating Hagerstown’s 10-Year Downtown Plan and Implementation Strategies.
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The 10-Year Downtown Plan serves as a strategic guide for public and private investments, influencing the direction of development and revitalization efforts in Hagerstown. Community members will have the opportunity to engage in various activities designed to gather ideas and feedback. The input collected will play a crucial role in forming a vision that reflects the desires and needs of residents for the next decade.
The City of Hagerstown is emphasizing broad participation by inviting individuals of all ages to attend. Parking will be available at the library lot to accommodate attendees. The process aims to ensure that the updated plan supports a vibrant and dynamic downtown environment, driven by community collaboration.
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This initiative is part of a larger effort to foster community involvement and strengthen public-private partnerships. Officials encourage residents to bring friends and family to contribute to the conversation and help create a shared vision for Hagerstown’s downtown future.
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