Developed through a robust and inclusive community engagement process, the Tall City Tomorrow Plan lays out action-oriented initiatives tailored to Midland's unique character. Major concepts include transportation improvements designed to address issues of congestion and transportation choice; productive use of features like drainage washes and even pumpjacks; and quality of life features that attract and retain young families and retirees alike. 

Of particular importance is a downtown policy framework that conceives of an expansive and diverse central district composed of two major nodes: the traditional downtown employment center and a Village district adjacent to the city's medical center, connected by a mixed-use corridor that includes the city's museum cluster. The city center concept is consistent with RDG's goal of understanding and building on the unique essence of each of our communities.