At the January 8, 2009 2030 Public Briefing, DDNA Members attended in full force at the Raleigh Urban Design Center. The crowd started off small, but grew as the evening went on. The public briefing offered insight into the draft 2030 Comprehensive Plan and was interactive with questions and answers. Ken Bowers, Deputy Planning Director, presented a briefing (similar to this PDF) to the audience, who included Mayor Meeker and Councilor Crowder.
Other folks who attended included Karen Rindge (Chair, WakeUP Wake County), Steven Waters, Elizabeth Byrd, Ruth Little, John Reaves, Jim Paumier, Greg Flynn, Jason Hibbets, and several other curious citizens.
The meeting went well past 8:00 PM, and those that stuck it out were very thankful that Ken stayed late to address our questions. So what was this session all about? Getting a better understanding of the 2030 draft plan, how it’s organized, and what the intentions of the policies and actions are. There were some great questions from those that attended.
There are some upcoming Public Workshops on January 13-15, 2009. Registration is onsite only. This is a great way for you to provide feedback on the Draft Comprehensive Plan. Alternatively, you can comment directly on the plan at the Limehouse Portal. Registration to the portal is quick, adding comments and feedback to the document is very easy.
CITYWIDE PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
The program includes a brief presentation followed by an open house. Summaries of key elements of the draft Comprehensive Plan update will be available. Important policy maps from the Plan will be on display, including a new land use plan. During the open house experts will answer questions at tables dedicated to each element of the Plan. Comments will be collected and compiled for the public record.
6:00 p.m. Registration
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Program and Open HouseJanuary 13
Providence Baptist Church
6339 Glenwood AvenueJanuary 14 (recommended for DDNA 2030 Focus Groups)
Moore Square Museum Magnet Middle School
301 S. Person StreetJanuary 15
Church of God of Prophesy
1200 S. State Street