A large number of vacant and underutilized properties exist in Belen and new business formation has lagged. Sites Southwest’s Downtown Master Plan/MRA Plan seeks to address these ongoing challenges by helping define the community’s vision for the city’s downtown core.
Raton Downtown Master Plan and MRA Plan
The City of Raton and Raton MainStreet contracted with Sites Southwest to prepare a Downtown Master Plan/MRA Plan, including a designation report for the MRA. Sites Southwest conducted a public workshop with downtown stakeholders and personally surveyed downtown businesses to identify assets and confirm improvements the community wanted.