A Downtown Redevelopment Plan uniting a common vision to guide growth, investment, and development in Downtown Albuquerque.
A Vision for Downtown Albuquerque’s Future
The finalized Downtown 2050 Redevelopment Plan lays the foundation for a vibrant and resilient Downtown Albuquerque over the next 20 years.
As downtowns across the country reinvent themselves in the wake of the pandemic, our plan outlines a bold, locally rooted vision to guide future development, attract investment, and strengthen Albuquerque’s economic core.
Downtown Albuquerque sits at the intersection of New Mexico’s heritage, culture, and commerce. This plan positions Downtown as a hub for innovation, small business, recreation, and community life—making it a place where all Burqueños can take pride.
The Downtown Redevelopment Plan is one of many tools the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA) uses to revitalize key areas of the city. MRA oversees 22 distinct Redevelopment Areas, each with its own strategy to spark reinvestment through infrastructure upgrades, development incentives, and strategic planning.
Learn more about MRA’s work across Albuquerque: cabq.gov/mra.
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Join the Conversation!
Our downtown belongs to everyone. Whether you live, work, or visit downtown, we want to hear from you. There will be many opportunities to participate in shaping the future of downtown in the Spring and Summer of 2024.
Where Are We In The Process?
The Downtown Redevelopment Plan has been finalized. MRA and its consultant partners completed extensive research and community outreach to shape the updated vision. To see how we got here, view the project timeline.
WINTER 2024
Phase 1: Intro
Establish an Advisory Committee of representative stakeholders to assist in updating the Downtown Redevelopment Plan.
WINTER 2024
Phase 2: Background Review & Analysis
Review current data, obstacles, and opportunities with the Advisory Committee and community.
WINTER/SPRING 2024
Phase 3: Establishing the Vision
Unite to create a vision for the present and future of downtown.
SPRING/SUMMER 2024
Phase 4: Developing the Downtown Concepts
Convert our vision into tangible and innovative concepts for downtown.
AUTUMN 2024
Phase 5: Developing an Implementation Strategy
Identify implementation strategies grounded in reality for our Downtown Redevelopment Plan.
WINTER 2024
Phase 6: Documentation
Develop a Public Comment Draft for final community review. Once finalized, the Downtown Redevelopment Plan will go to City Council for adoption.
SPRING 2025
Phase 6: Final Documentation
The updated Plan for the redevelopment of Downtown Albuquerque lays the groundwork for a thriving hub that reflects the needs and desires of our community. Shaped through public engagement and collaboration, the Plan presents a shared vision for the future—one that inspires and uplifts us as we work together to build a brighter future for our city.
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