Master Plan - Discussion

ROUGH DRAFT 1 PUBLIC EVENT BOARDS FOR PLANNING COMMISION INPUT

WELCOME! 1

Welcome to the City of Saugatuck’s Master Plan Community Meeting

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Please sign in and give us your thoughts on the future of the City. What will be in the Plan?

What is a Master Plan? » » »

The long-range plan guides growth, preservation, investment, and future land use decision-making in the City. The planning process intends to capture and document the vision of the City’s citizens, stakeholders, and officials. The plan ensures appropriate land use to protect public health and safety and promote the general welfare of City residents, visitors, workers, and business owners.

A general inventory of community assets and needs. Demographic information concerning population, economics, and housing. A summary of public input and involvement. An assessment of land use, housing, natural resources, transportation, and economics. The “Future Land Use Map.” Goals, principles, and action steps.

Why are we here tonight? » » » »

This is a kickoff event for the Master Plan process. This is your community and your plan! Tell us about your thoughts and concerns regarding the future of the City. Also, please take the community survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ saugatuckplan

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QUICK FEEDBACK 2 Complete the statements with your first, quick, and intuitive answers. In Saugatuck...

I love...

I want more of...

I want less of...

QUICK FEEDBACK 3 Provide your first, quick, and intuitive answers. How should Saugatuck look in 25 years?

Same? What in particular?

Different? If so, how?

YOUR PRIORITIESTOPIC AREAS 4 Place a dot next to the top three (3) priorities that you feel are the most important to address in the Master Plan. What else should be addressed?

Priorities

Most Important to Me

What Else is Important?

A lively, strong, and appealing downtown that keeps its small-town charm Environmental sustainability and resiliency Safe and accessible sidewalks, crosswalks, and pathways for pedestrians and cyclists A welcoming and inclusive community Affordable/workforce housing Year-round, residential community Economic development, tourism, and support for local businesses Residential growth and development A strong cultural and arts community

YOUR PRIORITIESSAUGATUCK BUCKS 5 You have 5 Saugatuck Bucks! How would you spend your money? All in one? Across a few? (noteinvest in the jars in front of board and add comments to the board)

Streets

Parks

Sidewalks/ Paths

Waterfront Access

Public Art

Downtown Improvements

What else?

PRESERVE/ENHANCE/TRANSFORM 6 Notethis may be 2-3 Place a dot corresponding to where the City of Saugatuck zoomed-in maps should preseve, enhance, or transform.

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MOBILITY AND CONNECTIVTY 7 Notethis may be 2-3 zoomed-in maps

Indicate areas where improvements are needed for general mobility (by foot, bike, wheelchair, car, etc.) = Sidewalks/Paths

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SMALL-TOWN CHARM 8 How do you define small-town charm? What gives the City a small-town feel? Place a dot next to the top three (3). Arts and culture

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What else? Add a post-it note.

Walkable downtown/ neighborhoods “Mom and pop” local shops Historic preservation efforts Community events and knowing your neighbors Knowing your elected officials Quaint, smaller-scale cottages and homes No “franchise” architecture

GENERAL COMMENTS 9 What else is on your mind about the future of the City?