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Salisbury’s plan for the future now available for review

Salisbury’s plan for the future now available for review


A draft of the city’s comprehensive plan is now available for public review and feedback through in-person meetings, virtually, and on the city website at salisburync.gov/forward2040.

Titled, “Forward 2040: Salisbury’s Framework for Growth,” the comprehensive plan is a guide for the City’s urban growth over the next 20 years relating to land use, future growth, physical development, and large-scale improvements. The Forward 2040 steering committee developed the draft plan from residents’ vision of how the community should grow responsibly, and in a way that considers the efficient, equitable and cost-effective provision of city services. The comprehensive plan process was initiated three years ago to address the city’s challenges and opportunities head-on, though the pandemic interrupted much of the plan’s progress. Now, the steering committee is ready to proceed with the feedback portion of the process.

The draft plan boasts 10 key themes:

  • Responsibly Managed Growth
  • Context-Based Urban Design
  • Thriving, Livable Neighborhoods
  • Sustainable, Clean Natural Environment
  •  Resilient Diverse Economy
  • Healthy, Active Community
  • Equitable & Inclusive Community
  • Vibrant Community Atmosphere
  • Unique, Dynamic Downtown
  •  Local & Regional Partnerships

“Public participation is the backbone of the Forward 2040 comprehensive plan,” said Salisbury Planning Director Hannah Jacobson. “While I am proud of the draft plan, it will only get better with feedback from this community.”

Each theme is listed separately on the webpage, each with an opportunity to leave written feedback. Other opportunities are available to review and provide feedback on the draft plan. The community planning department will host a series of in-person meetings:

  • Monday, December 5
    6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
    Horizons Unlimited
    1636 Parkview Circle
  • Thursday, December 8
    11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
    Rowan Museum
    202 North Main Street
  • Saturday, December 10
    10:00 a.m. - noon
    RCCC North Campus,
    Building 600 Rm 101
    1333 Jake Alexander Blvd. South
  • January 2023 - TBD
    Livingstone College
    701 W. Monroe Street

    Residents also are able to engage directly with planners who helped create the plan. To sign-up to request small group or one-on-one presentations, visit salisburync.gov/forward2040, call (704) 638-5230, or email Forward2040@salisburync.gov.

     Virtual “office hours” meetings will be held via Zoom:

     Friday, November 18 - Noon to 1 p.m.

    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYucu-tqz8iE9xRCSdJC9h6wKc3U_tQ9Jxd

     

    Friday, December 2 - Noon to 1 p.m.

    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqdeiqrT8qE921tXe4IFIMblxM2Fo5E33S

     

    Friday, December 9 - Noon to 1 p.m.

    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrc-GprzkiG9W0BfdsgYrFfHQh26vmE6MN

    For more information on the draft Forward 2040: Salisbury’s Framework for Growth comprehensive plan, please contact the planning department at (704) 638-5230, or email Forward2040@salisburync.gov.

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