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Residents can share opinions for City Blueprint

Posted at 10:54 am January 21, 2019
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

The Oak Ridge Municipal Planning Commission and the city’s Community Development Department continue to accept ideas from residents as those officials finish the City Blueprint Plan.

That plan is a citywide vision and guide for future growth and development in Oak Ridge, a press release said. It identifies the important issues that affect the community, desired goals and outcomes, and action steps that can be prioritized by city leaders each year, based on resources.

“In order to be an inclusive and successful tool for decision-makers and stakeholders, the City Blueprint must also demonstrate broad community input and support,” the press release said.

Everyone is encouraged to provide feedback as the draft blueprint approaches adoption. There are several opportunities for public review and comment: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge, Top Stories Tagged With: city blueprint, Community Development Department, Oak Ridge Municipal Planning Commission

Next City Blueprint meeting scheduled for Thursday

Posted at 2:06 pm September 27, 2017
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Image courtesy City of Oak Ridge

Image courtesy City of Oak Ridge

 

The City of Oak Ridge’s Community Development Department is continuing the Oak Ridge City Blueprint effort with a discussion focused on the Palisades and east side residential neighborhoods on Thursday.

An open house will be held between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, at Glenwood Elementary School, a press release said.

Families living in these subareas are encouraged to attend and provide ideas and suggestions for possible neighborhood improvements, the press release said.

“Please note that no formal presentation is planned for this event,” the release said. “Those attending can come and go anytime during the open house to meet, ask questions, and share thoughts with city staff and board representatives.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Government, Oak Ridge Tagged With: City of Oak Ridge, Community Development Department, Glenwood Elementary School, neighborhood improvements, Oak Ridge City Blueprint, Oak Ridge Planning Commission, open house

Q&A: Top 10 most frequently asked questions about City Blueprint

Posted at 7:36 pm January 25, 2017
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

The City of Oak Ridge has posted the top 10 most frequently asked questions about the City Blueprint, which will be the subject of an open house kick-off meeting on Thursday.

Question One

Q: When and where is the City Blueprint Kick-Off Meeting being held?

A: Thursday, January 26, at High Places Church in Grove Center (123 Randolph Road) from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge Tagged With: city blueprint, City of Oak Ridge, Community Development Department, kick-off meeting

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