North Greenacres Neighborhood

Testimony to Council - Purpose and Need of Neighborhood Chapter

Why our city needs a Neighborhood Chapter in Comprehensive Plan

NGA Neighborhood Comments on Comprehensive Plan
March 9, 2006


There is some ambiguity about the purpose of Neighborhood/Sub-Area Plans and why there is a chapter. Vancouver stated this very succinctly.

Purpose of a Neighborhood Plan

The purpose of the Neighborhood Action Plan is to integrate neighborhood needs into the City's budget process, Six-Year Street Improvement Program, Neighborhood Traffic Control Program, Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan, and other planning and funding programs. The general policy statements included in the Action Plan may also be used by the City Council to guide future decisions involving development proposals and plan amendments affecting the neighborhood.
Flow sheet would be helpful to our Neighborhood Chapter. Vancouver’s provided as an example.