Public wants inclusion in Starkville’s comprehensive planning process
Starkville leaders say they’ll lean on public input as a guidepost for its upcoming comprehensive plan after numerous residents said Thursday they feel like they were left out of the process.
Input sessions set for Starkville’s comprehensive plan
City staff could begin rewriting Starkville’s development codes as soon as mid-June if aldermen adopt a proposed comprehensive plan at their next meeting.
Aldermen reach out to supes on growth control
Two Starkville aldermen want Oktibbeha County supervisors to enact growth control measures to ensure the city inherits proper infrastructure and buildings in future annexations.
West Point completes early steps for comprehensive plan
West Point has finished the final information-gathering phase for its comprehensive plan, according to Mayor Robbie Robinson.
Comprehensive Plan aims to guide development
A city project that began as a discussion during a community charrette in 2009 has finally become a reality.
The Columbus City Council approved a comprehensive plan for the city during a Tuesday morning public hearing in the courtroom at City Hall.
Our view: At long last, Columbus has a plan…
If Moses had been from Columbus, he probably would have had to interrupt God somewhere around Commandment No. 7.
“I probably should be writing this down, huh?” our Columbus Moses would likely have said.
In its almost 200 years, Columbus has had many things. What it hasn’t had — as far as anyone can determine — is a plan. At least, it has never had a plan that someone bothered to write down.
Comprehensive plan goes before public
After months of discussion, the Comprehensive Plan for Columbus seems to be almost ready for implementation. A public hearing will be held on the plan Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the courtroom in City Hall.
Supes turn attention to comprehensive plan in 2013
It has been a fractious year for the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors, and 2013 looks to be more of the same.
Okt. Supervisors consider bid for comprehensive plan
Every Supervisor at the table seemed to agree: Oktibbeha County needs a comprehensive plan.
Smith pushes comprehensive fire plan for county
With a new fire board in place for his constituents, District 4 Supervisor Jeff Smith is hoping a comprehensive plan will be next in line for the county’s fire services.
City’s comprehensive plan ready for public discussion
A comprehensive plan, designed to set the standards for development and zoning in Columbus, will be making its way before the city council before summer’s end. City Planner Christina Berry, whose office spear-headed the project, said the city planning commission has approved the plan. A public hearing on the plan, yet to be scheduled, is the next step in the process.
Planner, council map strategy for next 12 months
The city of Columbus is discussing ways it can improve its growth and aesthetics during the next year. At a city work session Wednesday morning, City Planner Christina Berry shared with Mayor Robert Smith and city council her vision for 2012.
Columbus plans to tame signs along main thoroughfare
The Columbuswide development plan in the works now could mean big changes — especially for the forest of signs along Highway 45 North.
Columbus outlines, the good, the bad and the ugly for 10-year plan
A meager crowd met Thursday evening at the Trotter Convention Center to discuss the comprehensive plan that will guide the city’s development over the next decade.
Public input sought for new city comprehensive plan
The City of Columbus is holding a public workshop tonight at the Trotter Convention Center for citizens to give input about the new comprehensive plan that will guide city development for the next decade.
Our View: Build a more attractive Columbus
On the demographic surveys that retailers use to build new stores and restaurants, Columbus looks surprisingly similar to other Mississippi cities.
City works toward comprehensive plan
The Columbus City Council Tuesday unanimously approved a contract for Birmingham, Ala.-based KPS Group Inc. to begin developing a comprehensive plan for the city.