Effingham asks residents to help plan for the next 20 years

EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — Effingham is asking residents to provide their opinions on the city, to determine their priorities for the next two decades.

The City is currently revising its comprehensive plan, and is asking residents to fill out a survey, which will be open until Nov. 5. The survey includes questions about changes residents would like to see, what the quality of life is like in the city and what infrastructure improvements residents are interested in.

According to the City, they have received feedback from over 300 residents. To access the survey, click here .

The survey will help shape the City’s goals and policies for planning and development over the next 10-20 years.

Possible topics the comprehensive plan may include:

• Land use: The desired timing, location, design, and density of future development, redevelopment, or preservation
• Economic development and housing: Policies to protect land from dangerous development practices and safeguard life and property
• Water resources: Policies to protect clean water resources, such as water quality rules and flood hazard reduction ordinances
• Transportation and mobility: Transportation facilities
• Public works:  Sewer, water, and roads infrastructure development and design
• Parks, recreation, and open space: Community character and urban design
• Environmental and fiscal data: Environmental inventories, demographic trends, and housing resources

Mayor Mike Schutzbach, City Commissioners and City staff, are teaming up with Chastain & Associates, LLC during the 18-month process to develop the City’s comprehensive plan.

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