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Community open houses on City Blueprint this week

Posted at 2:08 pm February 5, 2019
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

There is a community open house for the draft City Blueprint Plan at Oak Ridge High School this afternoon. The open house is scheduled from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, February 5).

There is a second open house scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 7, at Grove Theater at 123 Randolph Road.

The Oak Ridge Municipal Planning Commission and the Oak Ridge Community Development Department are continuing to accept citizen feedback while finalizing the content of the City Blueprint Plan, a press release said. It’s meant to be a citywide vision and guide for future growth and development in Oak Ridge. [Read more…]

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

Oak Ridge asks for public input on draft City Blueprint Plan

Posted at 8:41 pm November 21, 2018
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The Oak Ridge Community Development Department is continuing the Oak Ridge City Blueprint effort in 2018 with community meetings planned through the month of March. (Photo courtesy City of Oak Ridge)

The Oak Ridge Community Development Department is asking citizens for feedback on the first draft results of the City Blueprint Plan. (Photo courtesy City of Oak Ridge)

 

The Oak Ridge Community Development Department is asking citizens for feedback on the first draft results of the City Blueprint Plan.

Blueprint is a citywide plan for the future of Oak Ridge, a press release said. The formation of the plan is led by the Oak Ridge Municipal Planning Commission with input and involvement from the entire community, including residents, businesses, and property owners. Generally, a citywide plan prepares for future population change or growth and its anticipated impacts in order to ensure that the city can achieve desired goals for the built environment, community services, economic health, and quality of living, the press release said.

When the Blueprint process began in January 2017, more than 500 people turned out to share their ideas about our City’s direction. Since that time, the planning team has completed the following: [Read more…]

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

Planning Commission to consider Main Street apartments, plan revisions

Posted at 12:06 am November 14, 2018
By John Huotari 1 Comment

Drawings that could be considered by the Oak Ridge Municipal Planning Commission on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, depict the apartments, tentatively named Main Street Apartments, that could be built on the northern part of the former American Museum of Science and Energy property on South Tulane Avenue.

Drawings that could be considered by the Oak Ridge Municipal Planning Commission on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, depict the apartments, tentatively named Main Street Apartments, that could be built on the northern part of the former American Museum of Science and Energy property on South Tulane Avenue.

 

The Oak Ridge Municipal Planning Commission on Thursday will consider possible changes to the plan for the next phase of Main Street Oak Ridge and a plan for apartments proposed on the northern part of the former American Museum of Science and Energy property on South Tulane Avenue.

The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the Oak Ridge Municipal Building Courtroom. You can see the agenda here.

Oak Ridge Today has previously covered discussions of both projects. You can see our last story on the Planning Commission discussion of Main Street Oak Ridge here and Main Street Apartments here. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Government, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Tagged With: American Museum of Science and Energy, AMSE, apartments, Main Street Apartments, Main Street—Oak Ridge, Mainstreet Capital Partners LLC, Oak Ridge City Council, Oak Ridge Community Development Department, Oak Ridge Municipal Planning Commission, RealtyLink

Next City Blueprint Open House is Thursday

Posted at 2:01 pm August 20, 2018
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Photo by City of Oak Ridge

Photo by City of Oak Ridge

 

The next Oak Ridge City Blueprint Open House is Thursday. City residents and property owners are invited to participate in envisioning the future of the City Center Subarea, a press release said.

The open house is hosted by the Oak Ridge Community Development Department and Oak Ridge Municipal Planning Commission. It is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 23, at the Oak Ridge Civic Center. A brief presentation during the meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

The City Center Subarea involves a triangular area defined by three major street corridors: Oak Ridge Turnpike, South Illinois Avenue, and Rutgers Avenue, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Government, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge, Top Stories Tagged With: city blueprint, City Center Subarea, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge City Blueprint, Oak Ridge Community Development Department, Oak Ridge Municipal Planning Commission, open house

Next City Blueprint Open House is Thursday

Posted at 10:36 am April 25, 2018
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Photo by City of Oak Ridge

Photo by City of Oak Ridge

 

The Oak Ridge Community Development Department is continuing the Oak Ridge City Blueprint effort with a discussion focused on multiple subareas on Thursday. An open house will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, at the Oak Ridge Civic Center.

Families and local business representatives are invited to attend meetings and share ideas for possible neighborhood improvements. While the meeting that focuses on the subarea where residents live or work may have the most relevant information for them, every citizen is encouraged to engage in the Blueprint process at each meeting, a press release said.

WHAT: Oak Ridge City Blueprint Open House [Read more…]

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

Oak Ridge City Blueprint open house schedule updates

Posted at 12:44 pm March 2, 2018
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Photo by City of Oak Ridge

Photo by City of Oak Ridge

 

The Oak Ridge Community Development Department has provided an updated open house schedule for the Oak Ridge City Blueprint project, including revised meeting dates and additional opportunities for members of the community to join the discussion.

At a recent meeting, the Oak Ridge Municipal Planning Commission approved several modifications to the Blueprint open house schedule in an effort to balance the calendar, avoid conflicts, and potentially increase attendance, a press release said.

Here is the updated schedule: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge Tagged With: Oak Ridge City Blueprint, Oak Ridge Community Development Department, Oak Ridge Municipal Planning Commission, open house schedule

Next City Blueprint meeting is Thursday

Posted at 6:26 pm February 6, 2018
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Preserve at Clinch River Invitation

The Oak Ridge Community Development Department is continuing the Oak Ridge City Blueprint effort with a discussion focused on the Preserve at Clinch River neighborhood. An open house will be held between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 8, at The Discovery Center on Broadberry Avenue.

Families living in this subarea are encouraged to attend and provide ideas and suggestions for possible neighborhood improvements, a press release said.

“Please note that no formal presentation is planned for these events,” the release said. “Attendees can come and go anytime during the open house to meet, ask questions, and provide feedback to city staff and board representatives.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Government, Oak Ridge Tagged With: city blueprint, Oak Ridge City Blueprint, Oak Ridge Community Development Department, Oak Ridge Planning Commission, Preserve at Clinch River

City Blueprint project reaches midpoint

Posted at 11:21 am January 4, 2018
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The Oak Ridge Community Development Department is continuing the Oak Ridge City Blueprint effort in 2018 with community meetings planned through the month of March. (Photo courtesy City of Oak Ridge)

The Oak Ridge Community Development Department is continuing the Oak Ridge City Blueprint effort in 2018 with community meetings planned through the month of March. (Photo courtesy City of Oak Ridge)

 

The Oak Ridge Community Development Department is continuing the Oak Ridge City Blueprint effort in 2018 with community meetings planned through the month of March.

The first open house of the new year is scheduled for Thursday, January 25, between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. at Scarboro Community Center. The discussion will focus on the Tuskegee and West Side Residential subareas as well as a subarea south of Oak Ridge Turnpike that includes Hermitage Boulevard and Wiltshire Drive.

In a press release, the City of Oak Ridge said the blueprint is being coordinated by the Community Development Department, under the guidance of the Oak Ridge Planning Commission, as well as other boards, commissions, and city leaders. The department recently finished a midpoint report on the Blueprint, highlighting significant findings and outlining a plan for moving forward. The report is now available online along with a public survey. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, Government, Government, Oak Ridge, Slider Tagged With: city blueprint, City of Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge City Blueprint, Oak Ridge Community Development Department, Oak Ridge Planning Commission, Scarboro Community Center, Wayne Blasius

Next City Blueprint meeting scheduled for Oct. 26

Posted at 12:34 am October 19, 2017
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Midtown Residential City Blueprint Oct 2017

The Oak Ridge Community Development Department is continuing the Oak Ridge City Blueprint effort with a discussion focused on the Midtown residential neighborhood. An open house will be held between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, at Robertsville Middle School.

Families living in this subarea are encouraged to attend and provide ideas and suggestions for possible neighborhood improvements, a press release said.

“Please note that no formal presentation is planned for this event,” the press 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: Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge, Top Stories Tagged With: city blueprint, City of Oak Ridge, Midtown, Oak Ridge City Blueprint, Oak Ridge Community Development Department

Next City Blueprint meeting is Thursday

Posted at 5:16 pm August 23, 2017
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Emory Valley_Briarcliff and Lakeview Poster

Note: This story was updated at 11:30 a.m.

The Oak Ridge Community Development Department is continuing the Oak Ridge City Blueprint effort with a discussion focused on the Emory Valley, Briarcliff, and Lakeview residential neighborhoods. An open house will be held between 5:30 and 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, at Jefferson Middle School.

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

“Please note that no formal presentation is planned for this event,” the press 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.”

What: Oak Ridge City Blueprint Open House—Emory Valley, Briarcliff, and Lakeview neighborhoods [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge Tagged With: Briarcliff, City of Oak Ridge, Emory Valley, Jefferson Middle School, Lakeview, Oak Ridge City Blueprint, Oak Ridge Community Development Department

Next City Blueprint meeting scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 24

Posted at 12:04 am August 12, 2017
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Image by City of Oak Ridge

Image by City of Oak Ridge

 

The Oak Ridge Community Development Department is continuing the Oak Ridge City Blueprint effort with a discussion focused on the Emory Valley, Briarcliff, and Lakeview residential neighborhoods. An open house will be held between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, at Jefferson Middle School.

Families living in these subareas are encouraged to attend and provide ideas and suggestions for possible neighborhood improvements, a press release said. There is no formal presentation planned for this event. Those attending can come and go anytime during the open house to meet, ask questions, and share thoughts with city staff and board representatives.

What: Oak Ridge City Blueprint Open House

Emory Valley, Briarcliff, and Lakeview neighborhoods [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge Tagged With: City of Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge City Blueprint, Oak Ridge Community Development Department, Oak Ridge Planning Commission

Oak Ridge City Blueprint neighborhood meeting scheduled for July 27

Posted at 2:25 pm July 20, 2017
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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 [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge Tagged With: city blueprint, City of Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge City Blueprint, Oak Ridge Community Development Department, Oak Ridge Planning Commission

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