Nelson County Comprehensive Plan Open House
– Public is Invited to Attend
Nelson County will host a community open house on August 29th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Nelson Center to review the draft of the Nelson 2042 Comprehensive Plan. A comprehensive plan is a broad statement about the community, looking 10 to 20 years ahead. It includes specific goals and strategies to achieve those goals.
The Comprehensive Plan addresses topics such as land use, development, natural environment, transportation, and resource utilization in the unincorporated areas of Nelson County. The policies defined in the plan will guide the County’s future direction and priorities for growth, services, and land use regulation.
The community open house will be on August 29th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM to review the draft plan, hear a presentation, and ask questions. Light refreshments will be provided.
“Planning will allow Nelson County to manage growth and capitalize on opportunities for our community. Community Planning and engagement enhances the ability for citizens to be part of the decision-making process for our future. Community engagement and planning will help to identify long-term priorities, provide supported decisions, and improve the overall sustainability of the County. The new plan will build on the 2014 Comprehensive Plan with public input, data collection, visioning, goal definition, and strategies to ensure that it all gets put into action. The plan will include demographic analysis of the County and will also include sections on: Land Use, Environment, Housing, Transportation, Recreation, and Community Facilities, among other topics.”
-Mary Kathryn Allen, Planning Commission Chair
For an overview of the plan process and more information about ways to get involved, visit: www.nelson2042.com.
AGENDA
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE
I. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
II. PRESENTATION
– Background: Purpose & Content
– Process to Date
– Review of Draft Plan
– Next Steps
III. OPEN HOUSE & QUESTIONS
