ALGONQUIN – Residents said they wanted to see more sidewalks to encourage people go to downtown during a workshop Thursday that’s part of a downtown planning study.

It was the first of two hands-on planning workshops to obtain public comment about maintaining and enhancing the downtown. The second public input session is expected to take place in the fall, said Ben Mason, a planner for the village.

About 70 people attended the workshop, including residents, village trustees, planning and zoning commissioners, historic commission members and village staff.