Momentum is building toward a proposed public plaza to be located on Federal Street between First and Second Street in downtown The Dalles.  Last week about 40 to 50 people participated in what is known as a “charrette” to discuss potential options.  The Dalles Mayor Rich Mays says the goal is to create a place for people to gather, which he notes similar cities have.  The plaza would be established adjacent to the former Tony’s Town and Country Building, which is about to be redeveloped.  The group that met last week will get back together once a consultant prepares some alternative layouts.