Friday, May 10, 2013
A committee has drafted the township's goals for its next comprehensive plan.
The Plan Peters Steering Committee, which is working on the township's next comprehensive plan, has identified its goals, including increased housing choices and walkable neighborhoods. The following are the top goals of the plan identified through many months of meetings and focus group discussions. The committee will meet again on May 29 and 30 to continue the goals discussion and to begin formulating action steps. Activity Centers Housing Choice & Diversity Stay Forever Green Maintain the Municipal Advantage Build Township Character and Identity Excel in Education and Services Increase Transportation Choice and Walkability lan identified through many months of meetings and focus group discussions. The committee will meet again on …
Friday, February 1, 2013
The township is in the process of creating its comprehensive plan.
The three-day workshop to plan Peters Township's future culminated Thursday night as consultants revealed results to a standing-room-only crowd. The number one issue among participants? Connectivity. From vehicular, to pedestrian, almost every resident who took part in the township's comprehensive planning process this week said connectivity needs to improve in Peters. The second message participants sent to planners—more housing options are needed. There is a big dip in 20-34 year olds in Peters Township due to the high price of homes. There are also retirees who wish to stay in the township, but want smaller properties and/or homes. Third on the request list—preserving the township's rural character and its farms. And fourth—improving …
Monday, January 28, 2013
Apartments? Condos? More of the same? Residents have a chance this week to decide what kind of development should come to Peters Township.
This message was submitted to Peters Patch to share with the Peters Township residents. Anyone over the age of 40 can probably recall neighborhoods, commercial corridors, even entire communities that were once thriving examples of economic and social success, but are now tired shells of their former selves. Competing locations may have lured residents or customers to newer, better, shinier opportunities. Infrastructure has been neglected. Turnover and vacancy rates tarnish the luster of the past. Such conditions remind us that future is forever, but prosperity is often relatively short-term. Downtowns are a good example. Up until the 1960s, downtown was the commercial and social nucleus of virtually every metropolitan region. Retailing …
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Business owners are asked to take a survey to help 'Plan Peters.'
In a continued effort to obtain input for "Plan Peters 2022," the township’s comprehensive planning project currently underway, Peters Township officials and the consultant team have prepared a final survey aimed at obtaining information from the business community. If you own or operate a business within Peters Township, please take a few minutes to participate in the survey. As the planning process continues, recommendations will be made for economic development opportunities, roadway improvements, zoning changes, high priority development sites and other items that will affect existing and potential business within the community. Therefore, input is critical to identify existing business conditions, desired changes and future investment…
Thursday, September 20, 2012
A 'Plan Peters' open house was held for residents Wednesday night.
Peters Township officials and consultants were on hand at the high school Wednesday night to introduce the public to the comprehensive plan that is underway. The township hired LSL Planning, Inc. to come up with a 10-year plan for land use. After three months of interviews, focus groups and the examination of more than 800 resident surveys, consultants have determined that the following are some main points of concern: Tina Cramer, a 14-year resident, attended Wednesday night's open house. "I think it's a good idea. I think more people should actually come out," she said. Cramer's main concern is the improvement of Route 19. "There is a huge amount of congestion that has gotten worse over my 14 years," she said. "Especially at Donaldson's …
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Come share your vision of Peters Township's future Wednesday!
If you care about the types of development allowed in Peters Township, have issues with transportation, or would like to see more economic development opportunities, a Wednesday night open house is your opportunity to learn and have your voice heard. Peters Township residents are invited to the "Plan Peters 2022: Our Community, Our Future" open house from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 19 in the Peters Township High School cafeteria. Township planning staff and a consultant team will be present to discuss the purpose and status of the comprehensive plan update, the research and analysis conducted so far, and any thoughts or ideas that residents may have. The public is free to come and go as they please during the event. However, please note that …
Grant Shiring
1:57 pm on Monday, May 13, 2013
To all, My name is Grant Shiring and I am the Land Use Planner for Peters Township. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas. The Steering Committee and Township’s intent is to obtain community input early and often in the planning process. With that in mind, please understand that the set of goals listed above is not a final “report” or plan. It is a working document that the Steering … more ›