Attention! All Robertson County Fogbees. You know who you are. You are among the most ardent Fogbees. Now is your chance to have your voice heard in planning your future. As improbable as it sounds, your opinion does matter. Attending a meeting is best but online is better than nothing, which is what most folks do.
Speak up!! Tell them you want shoulders on all new roads. Or whatever are your needs for improved cycling. You live there and know what would work. Tell them because they don't know what you need. Put a face on that crazy person they see on their streets.
Bruce
Speak up!! Tell them you want shoulders on all new roads. Or whatever are your needs for improved cycling. You live there and know what would work. Tell them because they don't know what you need. Put a face on that crazy person they see on their streets.
Bruce
Robertson County Comprehensive
Growth & Development
For Release: November 20, 2012
Contact:
Margot L. Fosnes
615.384.3800
President, Chief
Economic Officer
Robertson Co. Chamber of
Commerce
Online
Survey Available for Input on Growth and Development Plan for Robertson County and
the cities of Adams, Coopertown and Cross Plains
Survey is in Addition to Four Community Workshops Scheduled December 3-6
Survey is in Addition to Four Community Workshops Scheduled December 3-6
Springfield, TN – Residents
now have the opportunity to provide needed input on the Robertson County Growth
and Development Plan from the comfort of their home or office. Project
officials have established an online survey to make the process as convenient
as possible. The survey can be found under
“Give Us Your Feedback” at www.RobertsonChamber.org/Growth. There is also a series of workshops scheduled
December 3-6, providing additional opportunities for feedback.
“We
can’t stress enough how important the input of residents and business owners is
for the success of this project,” said Jonathan Garner, chair of the project’s
steering committee. “This plan will affect everyone in some way, so providing
ample opportunity to have issues addressed is very important to us.”
The survey provides a series of 13 questions that allows the participant to answer in his or her own words. Questions range from where new housing should be located to which new industries may be good additions to the local economy. There is also a feedback section to openly address any issue not presented in previous questions.
The survey provides a series of 13 questions that allows the participant to answer in his or her own words. Questions range from where new housing should be located to which new industries may be good additions to the local economy. There is also a feedback section to openly address any issue not presented in previous questions.
Residents
are also encouraged to attend one of four Community Workshops to learn more
about the plan. The workshops are scheduled for Monday, December 3 through
Thursday, December 6. Consultants with
Littlejohn Engineering Associates, Inc. will lead the discussions. See a
complete listing of the dates, times, and locations for each workshop on the
following page.
The
Comprehensive Growth and Development Plan will give officials a roadmap to
guide future growth and development, accommodate change, and maintain the
unique character of Robertson County. It
will address roads, housing, parks, schools, and even historic landmarks.
“We
want to know which issues are important to the people who live and work in this
great county,” remarked Margot Fosnes, president and chief economic development
officer of the Robertson County Chamber of Commerce. “We believe by working
together, we can lead Robertson County into a very bright future.”
Workshop
dates, times and locations are as follows:
Springfield Workshop Cross Plains Workshop
Springfield Workshop Cross Plains Workshop
Monday,
December 3, 2012 Tuesday,
December 4, 2012
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church City Hall
200 5th Avenue West 7622 Highway 25 E.
Springfield, TN Cross Plains, TN
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church City Hall
200 5th Avenue West 7622 Highway 25 E.
Springfield, TN Cross Plains, TN
Adams Workshop Coopertown Workshop
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 Thursday, December 6, 2012
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
“Catered Lunch” Coopertown Elementary School
Adams Clubhouse 3746 Highway 49 W.
210 South Church Street Springfield, TN
Adams, TN
“Catered Lunch” Coopertown Elementary School
Adams Clubhouse 3746 Highway 49 W.
210 South Church Street Springfield, TN
Adams, TN
RSVP to: Lea
Ann Allen at 615.382.2245 or leaann.allen@robertsoncountytn.org.
For more information visit: www.robertsonchamber.org/growth for more information.
For more information visit: www.robertsonchamber.org/growth for more information.
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For more
information: Deborah Varallo 615.367.5200, ext. 14 or Deb@VaralloPR.com
Varallo Public Relations, Nashville
Varallo Public Relations, Nashville
4 comments:
As someone who has worked the last six years with TDOT, Metropolitan Planning Office, and City Planners, I can confirm that people in these organizations DO LISTEN. The problem is getting bicyclists to offer their opinion. These orgs respect FOGBEE opinion. We have a leadership reputation to maintain. If you haven't noticed, a LOT more bicyclists are around. You guys and gals are the experts. Please help.
Eddie and I plan to attend one of these Robertson County meetings. Any "coaching" prior to the meeting would be appreciated.
Eddie and Christy,
Excellent! The main thing is to show up and speak up. That lets the planners know they have cycling constituents. This seems to be in a very early phase of planning. Having you at the table early avoids playing catch up. It's too late when the yellow flags go up in the hayfields.
Taking this survey beforehand should give you an idea of where they are.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/288RDXH
Be prepared for a few sneers and "What are we talking about bicycles for?" comments.
Bruce
Good Luck.
Thanks - we did the survey yesterday so that's at least behind us.
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