The Preserving Portland initiative is a collaborative effort, engaging the public to identify priorities and a vision for the city's development over recent months. Six central themes have emerged from extensive community engagement: appreciation of uniqueness, coordinated planning, economic sustainability, improved mobility, proactive investments, and environmental impact. These themes will be the foundation for discussions and planning during the upcoming workshop to learn more about residents’ priorities and help identify how the city can plan to achieve the community’s vision.
Portland, Tenn. --- Portland officials are excited to announce an upcoming community workshop scheduled in August as part of the ongoing Preserving Portland initiative. This workshop is an important part of the development of the city's comprehensive plan, and community members are invited to participate in shaping the vision for the city's future through this process.
The Preserving Portland initiative is a collaborative effort, engaging the public to identify priorities and a vision for the city's development over recent months. Six central themes have emerged from extensive community engagement: appreciation of uniqueness, coordinated planning, economic sustainability, improved mobility, proactive investments, and environmental impact. These themes will be the foundation for discussions and planning during the upcoming workshop to learn more about residents’ priorities and help identify how the city can plan to achieve the community’s vision.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY WORKSHOP: The workshop will include information about how current growth trends will impact the quality of life and then provide an opportunity for participants to be a "planner for the day" by sharing how and where they think the city should grow.
Preserving Portland Community Workshop
• Tuesday, August 20th
• 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
• Portland Public Library of Sumner County 301 Portland Blvd Portland, TN 37148
About Preserving Portland Preserving Portland is a public planning initiative to develop a comprehensive plan for the City of Portland. A comprehensive plan is a guiding document that serves as an essential tool to help local and state governments, residents and businesses, and land developers, among other stakeholders, to ensure that the City of Portland grows according to a shared vision. For more information visit, www.PreservingPortland.org.
