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Introduction
PLANNING LEGACY
The Hilton Village area was discussed in broad
terms in the 1990 General Plan and the 1993
Framework for the Future comprehensive plan.
Since 1993, additional public engagement has
informed several plans intended to guide growth
within the plan area.
The Hilton Village Commercial Area
Master Plan (1996) was created to identify
ways to promote economic vitality for small
businesses in the Hilton Village commercial
areas. Recommendations included building
façade improvements, streetscape and public
space enhancements and signage. The plan’s
implementation strategies outlined a set of
architectural and landscape design guidelines Previous Plans
for these recommendations. Many of the
recommendations identified in the plan have
been implemented.
The Hilton Area Neighborhood Plan (1998)
was the city’s strategic response to the The One City, One Future 2040
gradual economic decline of the areas Comprehensive Plan recommends
surrounding Hilton Village. The plan included updating the 1998 Hilton Area Neighborhood
various recommendations for streetscape Plan to reflect current conditions, develop new
improvements, parking and vehicular access investment strategies, and identify funding
consolidation, park improvements, gateway sources for implementation. The Greater Hilton
enhancements and tree replacement for the Area Plan is a response to this recommendation
historic village. Many of these recommendations and will serve as an amendment to the
have been implemented. comprehensive plan. The plan aligns with the
themes included in the comprehensive plan: A
The Hilton Fire Station Reuse Report (2011) Prosperous and Resilient City; An Accessible City;
chronicles the history of the station, which was
A Healthy and Safe City; A City that Respects
constructed in 1937. The report analyzes the
its Uniqueness; and A City that Balances Good
building’s structural condition and explores the
Places and New Spaces.
opportunity to convert it into a multi-purpose
community facility while maintaining its historic
character. The report recommends creating
flexible spaces on the first floor that could
accommodate open air markets, meeting rooms,
and a restroom compliant with Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The report
also recommends utilizing the second floor as
auxiliary space for the Main Street Library.
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