The public is invited to Wednesday’s official release of Raleigh’s updated Comprehensive Plan draft at the new convention center. The program will include short presentations and an open house.  Attendees will have an opportunity to meet and talk with members of the City Council, Planning Commission, City Planning staff, and other City boards and commissions. The project consultants also will be in attendance. Summaries of key elements of the updated Comprehensive Plan will be available, and important policy maps from the plan will be on display (including a new land use plan).

The updated Comprehensive Plan draft is the culmination of 18 months of work on the part of City staff and consultants. The plan will provide the framework to guide the city’s growth through 2030.

Starting today, however, the Plan will be available for review and comment both on-line and at City of Raleigh offices and Wake County public libraries. Comments will be accepted in any form that citizens may wish to use, from letters to phone calls. The comment period will be open from Dec. 1, 2008 through Jan. 31, 2009.  During this time, the final three citywide public workshops will be held to provide another vehicle for input.   Public briefings will be held to answer questions about the Plan.

Register here for both the Draft Plan Rollout & Open House and Citywide Public Workshops.