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Jonesboro council hears plan for new 15–20 year comprehensive growth plan; consultants outline public charrette and 18‑month timeline
Summary
Consultants from DPZ, Crafton Tull and Urban3 presented a process for a new comprehensive plan for Jonesboro that will combine technical analysis and an extended community engagement program, including a weeklong on‑the‑ground charrette and an implementation toolbox.
Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver introduced a presentation July 15 on a proposed citywide comprehensive plan that consultants said would provide a 15–20 year roadmap for growth and infrastructure.
The mayor said the city’s last comprehensive plan was adopted about 30 years ago and called the new effort “a worthwhile investment” that should combine professional research, broad public input and staff participation.
Dave Roberts of Crafton Tull, Julie Kelso of Crafton Tull and Matt Lambert of DPZ explained the four‑phase work plan: continuous community engagement, inventory and diagnostic analysis, a weeklong…
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