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Public engagement for Greene County comp plan shows split on expanding growth area; residents prioritize jobs and services
Summary
An in‑person mapping exercise drew about 110 participants; responses were nearly evenly split on whether Greene County should expand its growth area, with many participants prioritizing commercial and job growth near existing infrastructure.
Staff summarized the results of a recent public engagement exercise intended to inform the county's comprehensive plan. About 110 participants completed the mapping activity and placed preferences for growth types and locations.
The first question asked whether Greene County should expand its growth area. Responses were nearly split; staff reported roughly a 50/50 outcome between participants favoring existing growth areas and those who would expand into rural areas. The follow‑up mapping showed that participants tended to place commercial and job‑growth dots near existing infrastructure; when asked to prioritize types of growth, participants favored commercial and employment uses over additional residential expansion.
Staff cautioned that the exercise is not a scientific survey but provides directional insight for further study and small‑area research. The mapping highlighted areas residents liked for commercial expansion, though staff noted some chosen locations would face constraints like floodplain or conservation easements and will require technical feasibility study before any map changes.
Planners said this is the start of a longer process and will incorporate additional outreach and technical analysis before any formal map amendments are proposed.
