Here is some information that was available at the Open House.
Of particular interest is the Growth Areas. The black outlines (image below) are the same Growth Areas from the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. Please note the new added “Opportunity Areas” highlighted in orange. These include areas off I-664 in North Suffolk, Downtown Suffolk, with areas off Routes 58 and 460 (hopefully not more warehouses!) Additionally there is this area the city wants to develop that connects North Suffolk to the rest of Suffolk. I can’t help but notice that is an area that is in Rural Conservation according to the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. That area is Perhaps they will remove it from conservation to allow more development?
At the Open House they provided the participants with stickers to use on the display boards to express what they liked and didn’t like. Warehouses were very unpopular judging by the number of blue stickers placed on the dislike box.
Use this opportunity to let the City of Suffolk know what you like in the city and what you don’t like. What do you see for the future of Suffolk? What do you want our city to look like in the years to come? What development do you like that has occurred in the city over the last 10 years? What don’t you like?
This next Comprehensive Plan will directly impact the future of development in Suffolk. Make sure you let them know what you want. Please take a few minutes to share your opinions. They are hearing a lot from developers and real estate groups. Make sure they are hearing from the citizens and contribute to the discussion!
They are accepting feedback through the end of July, so hurry! Time is running out to have your voice heard!