| You’ve labored mightily to draft a
holistic plan, with a vision for your neighborhood and clear,
measurable strategies for achieving your vision. Now you’re
nearly ready to take action. First, though, you need to present
your draft plan to the broad community for further feedback—and
to seek neighborhood commitment and support. Securing this
support, especially regarding the strategies for neighborhood
improvements, is key to the success of implementing your plan. Once your plan has been accepted by people and groups in your
neighborhood and put into final form, you may want to present it
to the Mayor’s Office, Chamber of Commerce and other agencies,
so that they’re aware of the vision and strategy for your
neighborhood.
Also, if your neighborhood has significant land use and
zoning issues, and if it’s desirable for your completed plan to
be adopted by the Metropolitan Development Commission (MDC), you
should include your proposed land use and zoning plans. It is recommended that you involve Division of Planning staff in
creating these plans in your document. Please note that MDC
adoption will require plan recommendations to be compatible with
the elements of the Comprehensive Plan for Marion County, which
includes countywide transportation, park, and land use plans.
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| Have you
covered all the bases in your quality-of-life plan? Before you
finish, compare your plan to this list. Your plan should: State a clear vision for the future.
Address your neighborhood’s key problems.
Describe projects and programs you can implement.
Be achievable within five years.
Have widespread support in the community.
Assign responsibilities and timeframes for implementation.
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