Nelson County is preparing to kickoff 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.
A public survey is available July 1 through August 15 and three public workshops will be held July 13 at the Nelson County High School, July 20 at the Rockfish Elementary School, and August 3 at the Nelson Heritage Center at 5:30 P.M. 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, links to the survey, and more information about ways to get involved, visit: www.nelson2042.com.
For specific questions, email Dylan Bishop, dbishop@nelsoncounty.org.
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