Chatham County is developing a 25-year Comprehensive Plan for the county, and wants to hear from the public what that vision should include.

“Absolutely every voice counts,” said Hillary Pace in the Planning Department. “We need to hear from people with all types of perspectives and all parts of the county. We want to hear from people who work here or operate a business here as well as residents.”

From now until August fifth, a 10 minute online survey will be available for the public to weigh in on what the plan should place importance on.

The plan is a policy document that will provide guidance for the development of the county over the next 25 years.

The survey covers all of the plan’s targets of development including transportation, economic development, land use and development, environment, affordable housing, public health, utilities, parks and recreation as well as other local concerns.

After reflection on community priorities as well as careful analysis of data and existing policy documents, the plan is expected to conclude in April 2017.

The process has already involved three public input meetings in June and contribution of opinions from many different organizations across the county including local governments, nonprofits, businesses, education and many others.

The goal of the County is to have at least 700 people take the survey.

The survey is available in both English and Spanish.

For more information regarding the plan, visit the Chatham County website.

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