An estimated 400 people attended a kick-off meeting for an Oak Ridge City Blueprint at Grove Theater on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
The Oak Ridge Community Development Department is continuing the Oak Ridge City Blueprint effort with a discussion focused on the High Ridge West and Southwood residential neighborhoods. An open house will be held between 5:30 and 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, at Oak Ridge Country Club to gather additional community feedback, a press release said.
“Families living in both of these subareas are encouraged to attend and provide their ideas and suggestions for possible neighborhood improvements,” the press release said. “Those attending can come and go any time during the open house to share thoughts with city staff and board representatives.”
What: Oak Ridge City Blueprint Discussion
High Ridge West/Southwood Community Open House
When: Thursday, July 27
5:30 p.m.–7 p.m.
Where: Oak Ridge Country Club
150 Gum Hollow Road, Oak Ridge
The blueprint is being coordinated by the Community Development Department with input from the Oak Ridge Planning Commission, as well as other boards, commissions, and city leaders, the press release said.
“Once finished, it will be a guiding document that provides direction for future growth, development, and decision-making,” the press release said. “Community Development is planning to host additional meetings as they move forward in order to gain insight and input from other neighborhoods.”
A blueprint kick-off meeting was held in January with more than 500 people in attendance. A summary of the feedback gathered during that meeting is available for review on the City of Oak Ridge website. The blueprint is now focused on identifying and defining priorities for subareas. Residents can review subarea plans online and keep track of upcoming meeting dates.
For more information on the open house event and the Oak Ridge City Blueprint effort, contact the Community Development Department at (865) 425-3531.
More information will be added as it becomes available.
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