Decatur’s Comprehensive Plan Update kicks off this week on Wednesday, March 16, with a close-up look at economic development, population growth, and transportation. As an Open House session, residents can pop in, review current data, ask questions, and provide input. Everyone is encouraged to attend and be heard.
Drop by the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street, any time between 7 and 9 p.m. Count on 20-30 minutes to participate.
Can’t make it? Don’t worry. Visit our outreach booth on Saturday, March 26, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. during the city’s Touch-a-Truck event for a second opportunity to review and comment.
Comprehensive Planning is required by state law to ensure a minimum level of standards and procedures. Because Decatur’s culture of planning far exceeds what is mandated by the state, we use the Comprehensive Plan process as an opportunity to do a mid-term check up of the strategic goals and accomplishments spelled out in our far more extensive Strategic Plan, which is scheduled to be updated in 2020. Using the latest data, we’ll explore what we’ve accomplished thus far, what’s left to be completed, and what might require an adjustment based on unanticipated circumstances.
April will mark the second round of input opportunities, as we examine affordable housing, historic places, land use, and natural resources. Stay tuned for specific announcements.
