Bayfront District Small Area Plan

The Bayfront District Small Area Plan will study the area just west of Bayfront Park to determine whether any changes are required to future land use. This area has been the focus of numerous previous plans, and this Small Area Plan will take that information and recommendations of those plans into consideration.

Final Document

Download the 24-page Bayfront District Small Area Plan

Download the 20-page Bayfront District Small Area Plan Appendices

Study Area

The study area includes the DEDA and Lafarge cement properties west of Bayfront Park (map). The area is also bordered by I35, the Cutler Magney property to the west, and the Duluth-Superior harbor. This area was identified because ownership and market characteristics are in transition, and a detailed study could help determine the future land use of the area.

Meetings & Documents

City Planning Commission Review and Approval of the DRAFT Plan

The City Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval at their February 16, 2010 meeting.

Bayfront District Small Area Plan - DRAFT  [File size: 14 MB]

Public Meeting #2

A public meeting was held January 27, 2010, in the Mayors Reception Room at City Hall.

Press Release

Agenda

Comments

Public Meeting #1

A public meeting was held December 2, 2009, at the Great Hall of the Depot.

Press Release

Agenda

Round Table Comments

Previous Plans

• Bayfront District Master Plan - 2002 (2.2 MB)
• Report to the Mayor - 2000 (2.3 MB)
• HarborPlace Strategic Development Plan - 1998 (5.6 MB)
• Bayfront Development Analysis and Recommendation - 1997 (1.2 MB)

Bayfront District Small Area Plan Committee

The Bayfront District Small Area Plan Committee is working to review previous plans, examine current issues, and provide input in the development of the Small Area Plan.

• Sharla Gardner, City Council
• Mike Akervik, Planning Commission
• Heidi Timm-Bijold, Duluth Economic Development Authority
• Sandy Hoff, FI Salter
• Andy McDonough, Port Authority
• Larry Killien, DNR Harbors Coordinator
• Andy McDonald, Metropolitan Interstate Commission
• Gene Shaw, Visit Duluth
• Kristi Stokes, Greater Downtown Council

Tell Us What You Think...

Have you reviewed the information on the new Bayfront District Small Area Plan and want to tell us what you think? We're happy to receive your comments and use them in the process of developing the new Bayfront District Small Area Plan. However, we will not be responding to individual comments submitted.

Please provide your name and phone number as well as your email address with your comment. We will not utilize any comments from sources that have not included their contact information.

Also, please be aware that comments submitted to this web page become public information and may be published with other comments regarding the Bayfront District Small Area Plan.