By BOB SHRALUKA
WZBD.com
Adams County leaders have officially begun a vision planning process, named Advancing Adams County, which will guide growth and development in the county while complementing its unique character, according to an announcement by Adams County Economic Development (ACED) Director Colton Bickel.
Advancing Adams County will provide a strategic framework to help county leaders guide decision making in areas of future public investments in multiple facets of the community including, parks and recreation, tourism, housing, infrastructure, social programming and schools, Bickel said.
The process aims to balance future county growth with the preservation of local, cultural, and natural resources.
The steering committee, comprised of local elected officials, leaders, and community stakeholders, recently began meeting and is prioritizing community input and feedback, according to the announcement.
“As a county commissioner, knowing the community’s vision for our future is key in many of our decisions,” Steve Bailey said in the new release. “Your input into this shared vision is critical to our understanding of that ‘very best’ version of Adams County, and how to move toward that vision.”
“Our goal is to create a sustainable, vibrant future for all residents in Adams County,” Bickel added. “We want to hear from residents throughout our county, and we encourage you to provide feedback as we begin this important process of planning our vibrant future.”
In the coming months, members of the steering committee and project team will be attending several community events and holding public open houses to gather feedback.
People interested in the project can visit www.AdvancingAdamsCounty.com to learn more about the process, see a calendar of events, and contact the project team.
OPEN HOUSE: On Thursday, May 29, the first public interactive open house will be conducted at the Farmers Market held at the 100 block of Madison Street in Decatur.
The purpose of the open house is to seek input from all generations of Adams County on multiple facets of community, including parks and recreation, economic development, tourism, housing, infrastructure, social programming, and schools, Bickel said.
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