Mitchell Residents Can Review Comprehensive Plan Tonight

Last updated on Tuesday, October 21, 2014

(MITCHELL) - A public meeting on Mitchell’s Comprehensive Plan will be held tonight at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

Staff from Lochmueller Group, along with the Mitchell Plan Commission, will share a summary of comments and will conduct the public meeting.

A copy of the Comprehensive Plan will be available for review during the meeting, at Mitchell City Hall and at the Mitchell Community Public Library. It can also be viewed and downloaded via the project website at: http://mitchellcomprehensiveplan2014.wordpress.com/.

Following is an outline of some of the issues addressed in the Comprehensive Plan:

Downtown revitalizatio,
Enhance the gateways into Mitchell
Plan for future development along State Road 37
Update the zoning ordinance and zoning map
Redevelop the Opera House
Develop new events and festivals to attract new visitors
Repurpose the former Pamida building for Southern Indiana Sports Recreation and Youth Center
Create a "Friends of Spring Mill" organization to foster new and expanded activities at the park
Develop a trail, shuttle or streetcar to connect Spring Mill State Park and downtown Mitchell
Develop and market industrial sites in and around Mitchell
Support local business development and entrepreneurship pursuits
Develop a water/sanitary sewer/storm sewer master plan
Develop a strategy to recycle lots and structures that no longer meet code
Pursue resources to develop senior and affordable housing opportunities
Add biking and walking trails throughout Mitchell
And, future land use concepts

If residents are unable to attend the public hearing, they can share comments by contacting Bob Grewe, with Lochmueller Group, at (812) 480-2878 or at bgrewe@lochgroup.com.

1340 AM WBIW welcomes comments and suggestions by calling 812.277.1340 during normal business hours or by email at comments@wbiw.com

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