Onward Ozark! Planning Our Corridors

a graphic with the wors onward ozark next to a line of three cartoon buildings on top of a road

This study was adopted in January of 2025 and will be used as a guiding document to build up the Ozark Corridors through smart land use, economic development, and enhanced character. The corridors span approximately eight miles and pass through the heart of the city.


View the adopted plan here

What is the Project Area?

The map shows the project area, which includes the north, central, and south corridors. The corridor study area includes the right-of-way and adjacent parcels. 

  1. North Corridor – North State Highway NN (orange) 
    • The North State Highway NN Corridor begins as North 9th Street at the intersection with 3rd Street/Highway 14. It then transitions into Highway NN and extends north until the intersection with West State Highway J. This corridor will primarily focus on transportation and utilities. 
  2. Central Corridor – South 3rd Street/Highway 14 (purple)
    • This corridor, also called the South 3rd Street/ Highway 14 corridor, extends from the intersection with South Street and travels north to the intersection with North 9th Street. This corridor will have a multimodal focus, emphasizing different types of transportation available to residents and visitors.
  3.  South Corridor – South Street (green)
    • The South Street Corridor extends from the intersection with Highway 65 to the intersection with Highway W.
an aerial map of ozark highlighting t North State Highway NN, South 3rd Street/Highway 14, South St.

What were the Goals of the Onward Ozark Project?

  • Define the future land use and development/redevelopment opportunities along the corridors.
  • Provide measurable action steps for public and private property owners to further promote multimodal transportation options and encourage positive development for the corridors.
  • Equitably engage property owners, neighbors, and the public in meaningful and descriptive conversations about future land uses and activities along the corridors. 
  • Create a plan for aesthetic enhancements, ensuring the character is true to Ozark. 
  • Advance a thoughtful, creative framework that strengthens and supports the local economy. 
  • Develop an implementation strategy to help the City of Ozark make progress on strategies and goals defined within the Plan. 
a graphic with the wors onward ozark next to a line of three cartoon buildings on top of a road