The section of US 31W Bypass from the roundabout at University Drive to Lehman Avenue may see a road diet come to fruition in the next few years. A study conducted by the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) with work completed by consulting firm, Strand Associates, analyzed the feasibility of a road diet on this section…
Transportation is the means of moving people and goods from one location to another in order to carry out the daily needs and desires of life. People and goods transport in various ways – from trains and planes to automobiles, buses, bicycles, scooters, and walking. Transportation shapes the identity of communities as it affects the…
For the last few years, the second quarter of the year typically marks the increase in construction projects in our community. This season begins the peak development time period that tends to start in the warmer months and April, May, and June. While it is common to see a down tick in the local report…
What You Need to Know About a Bike Rodeo This is the time of year where we’re typically ramping up efforts to promote bike safety and education. Due to COVID-19, many of our spring and summer events have been canceled, as have many of our community partner’s events and programs. Like you, we’ve been learning…
We’ve pulled together content from several resources to help you get on your bike a little quicker. This is a great time to start a new hobby, or pick up an old one. We can’t express it enough though, please respect the social distancing orders of at least six feet whenever you are in public…
It’s no secret by now: the coronavirus has completely rocked our lifestyles as a society. As people continue to work from home and “shelter in place”, it’s very easy to see the instant impact on our community. Businesses have scaled down and people are isolating. But with every cloud comes a silver lining. Since the coronavirus really…
Here at the Planning Commission, we’ve always been a fan of our community’s small businesses. We strive to help them succeed when their business is just an idea – from pre-application meetings through rezoning, conditional use permits, or whatever the case may be. We see the power in small businesses building the local economy, but…
I wanted to take a few minutes and update you all on what is going on at our office. Like most people we are all learning how to work differently. Those who are able to work from home are doing so. We have less than 10 people at the office at all times. Usually…
The first few months of 2020 have been busy, with activity in most categories higher than the previous quarter. Subdivision approvals, reviewed construction plans, and permit review numbers are all on the rise, with subdivision approvals and permit review numbers even higher than when compared with 2019’s year-to-date numbers. Code enforcement activity is also on…
What makes a city great for an 8-year-old, an 80-year-old, and anyone in between? Local government staff, review board members, and several citizens converged at the Historic RailPark & Train Museum in December to discuss that very issue. The guidebook: the 8-80 Cities initiative. 8-80 Cities is a Canadian-based non-profit organization striving to “bring…