GOAL I ENGAGE THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE, WORK AND VISIT HERE IN A FULLER COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP– COMMUNICATING, PLANNING, IMPLEMENTING, GOVERNING – TO FULFILL WILLIAMSBURG’S VISION FOR THE FUTURE.
GOAL I INITIATIVES A. Comprehensive Plan Update and Interjurisdictional Coordination
Begin the 2012 Williamsburg Comprehensive Plan update process by October 2011. Coordinate the plan update with James City County and York County, for substantial completion by December 2012. Strive to offer a common plan format and a joint public participation process, coordinated by the Regional Issues Committee. Planning Commission work session in preparation for the Comprehensive Plan update began in January 2011, and will continue through November 2011. The three jurisdictions have selected four proposed Community Forum areas for the Plan update: (1) Riverside/Busch/Marquis area (JCC/Williamsburg/York); (2) Lightfoot/Pottery area (JCC/York); (3) Northeast Triangle and surrounding area (JCC/Williamsburg/York); and (4) Yorktown/Lower York County (York) – these Community Forums are scheduled in February and March 2012, with a follow up work session by the three Planning Commissions in April 2012. The City’s Comprehensive Plan update schedule is to have Planning Commission recommend adoption of the new Plan in December 2012.
B. Citizen Communications Strategic Plan
Develop and implement a Communications Strategic Plan by June 2011, which expands access to public information, reinforces transparency of city operations and services, and encourages citizen involvement in governance. Presented communications strategy update and received feedback from Council at May 2011 Council Meeting. Implemented Social Media Policy to expand use of social media by City departments as part of overall communications strategy. Draft plan will be ready for review in spring 2012. Increase citizens’ use of city’s e-notification system to 500 participants. As of February 2012, 531 participants have signed up for City News/Updates.
C. City/College (Town/Gown) Relations
Support the work of the Neighborhood Relations Committee which brings together representatives of the College, City, students, landlords, neighborhood residents to strengthen and sustain improved community relations. Deputy Planning Director coordinates the efforts and is the city representative on this group. NRC has met periodically and addressed issues before they became problems. Accomplishments to date include: creation of Neighborhood
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