Gulfport Seeks Public Participation in Updating
20-Year Development Plan
GCN   10/21/08

The City of Gulfport has begun the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan--the primary policy guide for the City's growth, development, and conservation over the next 20 years.  Public workshops are being held to gather input from the community regarding their ideas for Gulfport's growth and development. 

Several "big picture" themes will guide the City's work on the plan. Strategies presented in the plan will be designed to accomplish the following:

• Grow the Economy. Expanding opportunity for city residents and attract quality investment.
• Strengthen Neighborhoods. Building (and rebuilding) safe, sustainable, and livable neighborhoods.
• Revitalize Downtown, Districts & Corridors. Creating vital, accessible, and attractive mixed use destinations.
• Improve Access & Mobility. Designing effective, context-sensitive transportation solutions.
• Leverage Assets. Conserving and celebrating the City's historic, cultural, and natural resources.
• Provide Quality Facilities & Services. Ensuring the efficient, effective delivery of public services.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008
6:30-8:30 pm
Handsboro Community Center
1890 Switzer Road
Gulfport, Mississippi

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
6:30-8:30 pm
St. Joseph Catholic Church
(Northwood Hills)
12290 Depew Road
Gulfport, Mississippi

Thursday, October 30, 2008
6:30-8:30 pm
Gulfport Yacht Club
800 E Pier, 3rd Floor Ballroom
Gulfport, Mississippi

For more information regarding the Comprehensive Plan update and the public workshops, visit the project website at www.gulfport2030.com.