A new Downtown Vision Plan has been completed and approved by the Economic Development Corporation and City Council. The goal of this plan is to make the Downtown area a destination point, and a gathering place for Red Oak families as well as commerce and business. This Downtown Vision Plan will facilitate and encourage future development in the downtown area, as well as provide a general concept for development and redevelopment. It should be noted that it is not the intent of the City to remove and replace existing development, but to provide a guide for development as it occurs naturally in the real estate market. The plan will also create a pedestrian friendly environment and assist in solving traffic issues in the area. Amenities such as historic street lighting, monument signage at major intersections, pavement features, water features and cultural features are included in the plan as well. The EDC, City Council, and Parks Department will work together to prioritize and begin construction on infrastructure improvements in a phased process for both a short-term and long-term approach.