The six areas Planning & Zoning want addressed at Thursday's public forum

I would argue if there is only one city meeting that you should attend for the rest of the year, this one is it.

The Planning & Zoning Commission is looking into what sections of the city’s Comprehensive Plan need to be modified and it is conducting a special workshop beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the City Council chambers to solicit the public’s input. Specifically, the commissioners have six areas they want attendees to address. In order to better prepare possible participants for this meeting, here are those areas. You are free to come to the meeting with your responses already written and ready to submit.

1. Future land use addresses the public’s vision to shape and direct the City’s growth. What suggestions or comments can you provide regarding this element of the plan? Please indicate the specific geographic areas of town where you feel this type of growth should take place.

2. Open spaces protect the quality of citizens’ lives by utilizing available space while protecting our environmental heritage. What comments or suggestions can you provide regarding the future of undeveloped or sensitive areas in Kyle?

3. Public facilities include police and fire stations, recreational facilities and public works facilities responsible for city maintenance. Please give us your comments, suggestions and locations for the future of this plan element.

4. Transportation is a key element of the Comprehensive Plan and a transportation analysis for Kyle is currently underway. What additional suggestions or comments can you make regarding this critical plan element?

5. Urban design refers to a visual framework for public and private improvement during growth and promotes connectivity between established regions and new growth areas. What suggestions or comments can you offer about where urban growth should occur and your thoughts about preserving the Kyle area?

6. Revitalization of the downtown region is a challenging but vital part of the Comprehensive Plan. Please share your thoughts and visions for bringing new life to this specific region of our city.