DEADLINE EXTENDED - Community Invited to Complete Online Survey for City-County Comprehensive Planning Process

Date of Release: 
August 30, 2023

NOTE: THE ONLINE SURVEY HAS CLOSED. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED. WE RECEIVED 1154 RESPONSES.

 

The community is invited to provide input to City of Paducah and McCracken County leaders as they work to create a joint comprehensive plan that will guide area development, redevelopment, and enhancement efforts over the next 10 to 20 years.

Take the Comprehensive Plan Survey

The deadline to completed the online survey to gauge general sentiments and preferences has been extended to the end of the day on September 8. The survey has 21 questions and takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. So far, 832 people have completed the survey.

Paducah Planning Director Nic Hutchison, who is working with McCracken County and the community planning consultant, Kendig Keast Collaborative, on this project said, “Through this online survey, we are gathering the public’s thoughts on community priorities, hopes, and concerns. A comprehensive plan is a long-range plan that digs into topics including future land use, transportation, economic development, housing, and quality of life. Receiving feedback across Paducah and McCracken County is crucial to develop a meaningful and long-lasting plan. I encourage citizens of all ages to complete the online survey.”

Currently, each government agency has its own comprehensive plan which is required by the State to be updated every five years.

In February, the City of Paducah and McCracken County approved a 20-year interlocal cooperation agreement to establish a City/County Comprehensive Plan. On June 20, the public provided input at the Forum on the Future open house which was held at the Paducah-McCracken County Convention & Expo Center. Additional public input opportunities will be scheduled as the plan development continues. The expectation is for the final plan to be adopted by both government agencies in mid-2024.

Learn more about community planning consultant, Kendig Keast Collaborative, by visiting http://www.kendigkeast.com/.