We now have more time to contribute to a vision statement for Austin’s future. The initial “Imagine Austin” survey will remain open through March 1. Folks also can pick up or download a Meeting-in-A-Box through Feb. 19, and return responses by March 1. Both solicit input on Austin’s strengths and weaknesses, and ideas for the future.
At the request of the Comprehensive Plan Citizen’s Advisory Task Force, the deadlines were extended to participate in the comp plan’s first phase: defining a vision for Austin’s future. Other surveys and input opportunities, which will delve into the substantive issues, will continue throughout 2010. There’s a Facebook page too!
To ensure broad representation, city staff are particularly seeking responses from Austinites who do not fit the profile that’s predominated to date: college-educated Anglos with a relatively high income who live in Central Austin. (Surprise, surprise!) Anyone who can provide outreach, or meeting-in-a-box facilitation, to more diverse community members should contact city planner Matt Dugan at matthew.dugan@ci.austin.tx.us or 974-7665.
This article appears in January 15 • 2010.