CITY ASKS CITIZENS TO ASSIST IN CREATING THE NEW CONPREHENSIVE PLAN
The City is seeking the help of its citizens in creating the new Kingston Comprehensive Plan currently under development. The public is asked to take a few minutes to fill out a survey posted on the City’s website, www.kingston-ny.gov/2025. Input from the public will be used to help shape the vision being forged for the city’s future in areas such as zoning, open space, land use, parks and recreation, housing and other issues. This is a unique opportunity for the public to voice their opinions about Kingston’s strengths and weaknesses, cite concerns and make recommendations for improvements.
To take the survey, click on the 2025 icon at the top of the website, then click on the square to the left on the bottom. Neighboring squares give you the opportunity to submit your own ideas or questions to the City Planning Department by e-mail.
ATTEND THE PUBLIC MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 AT KINGSTON CITY HALL.
A public meeting will be held on Thursday, January 31 at 6 p.m.
at City Hall, 420 Broadway.The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public about the project status and process, and also to obtain comment and opinions from city residents, business owners, and stakeholders The audience will be broken down into small groups to give attendees an opportunity to participate in an active round-table discussion.
According to James L. Noble, Jr., Alderman-at-Large, this initiative will position the city for a future that addresses balanced growth and development while respecting multiple community assets, opportunities and sustainable practices. In addition, an updated comprehensive plan will assist in obtaining funding opportunities to address necessary infrastructure and community needs.
The Comprehensive Plan process was authorized by the City Council in 2011 and a committee, chaired by Noble, was appointed to guide the program.The City Planning Office, under Planning Director, Suzanne Cahill, is responsible for administering the program. Planning Consultants Shuster-Turner of Stone Ridge were selected to assist the City and entered into a contract in May of 2012. The last Comprehensive Plan was drafted in 1961.
For additional information contact the Kingston Planning Office at 845-334-3955 or email Suzanne Cahill, Planning Director at scahill@kingston-ny.gov.
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