Consultants Reveal Residents' Vision for Peters
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 …
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joe
1:04 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
Planning staff did a great job for the first two days of the workshop. The consultants fell short on delivering the findings as advertised for that evening event. They had no real answers to any questions. Our staff and steering committee members need to hold their feet to the fire and try to get a better effort out of them for the dollars spent. They have done this before and knowing they … more ›