As you know from the Facebook and Twitter activity, the Future Land Use portion of the Comprehensive Plan was passed by County Council, November 20th. This new plan shows the value of Florence County agriculture and silviculture (forests) as well as our residential, commercial and industrial areas.
It's amazing the diversity in the County. The document may be viewed on the Planning website. Also, an interactive map can be viewed on the GIS page. Look for "Florence County Maps" at the bottom of the left column.
Next up, we will finish up the comprehensive plan by early next year with the Transportation and Priority Investment elements.
Since the local transportation planning organization (FLATS) is working on a long-range plan for the urban Florence area, the Transportation element will hold until that process is complete in January (look for another public meeting to see some of the results of your comments.)
The Priority Investment part of the Comprehensive Plan has been taking some great strides recently with discussions about affordable housing. Many people may not like the idea of affordable housing in their neighborhood, but I would welcome a project that is planned for Oakland Avenue in mine any day! It all boils down to respect for your neighbors and an open communication to arrive at the best quality of life.
I hope that you have had and choose to comment on future comprehensive plan parts and find it as rewarding as I do.
Happy Thanksgiving!
