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Vision 2050: Orange County Government Needs Your Feedback Regarding Zoning Code, ‘Orange Code’ Virtual Town Hall Meetings and Surveys Offered to Engage the Community WHAT: What do you think Orange County should look like in 30 years? More public transportation? Rural preservation? More housing density? Smarter Growth? Now is your chance to make your voice heard. In October 2020, Orange County introduced Vision 2050, a new comprehensive plan for smart, thriving and healthy growth in our region. This initiative will guide how and where growth will occur over the next three decades. Beginning in late May 2021 and concluding in early July 2021, the Orange County Planning Division will host the last of three series of virtual town hall meetings aimed at informing residents about the initiative and soliciting invaluable public input.
WHERE: To register for any of the town hall meetings or participate in an online survey, visit: ocfl.net/Vision2050
ange County shape its plan for how the Central Florida Region will grow. To learn more about Vision 2050, visit: ocfl.net/Vision2050 and click on the “Get Involved” tab.
WHEN: - Town Hall Meeting #1: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 – 6 p.m. - Town Hall Meeting #2: Wednesday, Additionally, the Planning Department May 26, 2021 – 6 p.m. has launched several online surveys, - Town Hall Meeting #3: Monday, June including regarding public spaces, 7, 2021 – 6 p.m. infrastructure and more. Residents may - Town Hall Meeting #4: Tuesday, June participate in the survey by visiting ocfl. 8, 2021 – 6 p.m. net/Vision2050. - Town Hall Meeting #5: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 – 6 p.m. The community’s engagement in this - Town Hall Meeting #6: Thursday, July critical planning process will help Or8, 2021 – 6 p.m.
MORE INFO: During the third virtual town hall series, the Planning Division staff will focus on the new Orange Code format. The first two meetings will introduce Orange Code and the concept and purpose of transect zones. The third and fourth meetings will cover the proposed transect zones and their allowable uses. The fifth and sixth meetings will cover remaining aspects of Orange Code and respond to public feedback. MEDIA MATERIALS: Video of Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings introducing this initiative: https://vimeo. com/464334005 Video of an overview of Vision 2050: https://vimeo.com/466676727 Additionally, if you are interested in discussing Vision 2050 further with our Planning Department, please contact PIO@ocfl.net.
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