As one of the oldest towns in St. Charles County, Cottleville has been working to preserve and enhance its historic downtown district which is home to boutique shops and restaurants, a U.S. Post Office, Cottleville City Hall and 37-acre Legacy Park.  The City completed a master plan for the area in recent years and launched a $1.2 million StreetScape project in 2011 to add 120 parking spots, lighting and sidewalks to the historic downtown. The goal is for
Old Town Cottleville to retain the best of its past and be a distinctive center for the community.

 

During the process of working on the Old Town Master Plan the City was approved by the National Parks Service as a Certified Local Government (CLG).  The intent of the CLG is to encourage preservation of historic buildings, structures, objects and districts. There were a number of requirements that had to be met before participation could even be considered by the State Historic Preservation Office. Some of these include adopting an historic preservation ordinance, establishing a historic preservation commission, create and maintain a system for ongoing surveys and inventory, and provide for public participation in the local government program.

 

As mentioned above, we have been working on a master plan for the Old Town Cottleville area; this plan includes, but is not limited to, street connections, storm water drainage, sidewalks, parking, landscaping, lighting, wireless internet connection, and hopefully much more as time goes on.

 

Please click the following documents below or stop by City Hall for more information regarding the master plan, CLG information, and the Hwy N Streetscape Enhancement project.

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