Norwalk, Ohio Comprehensive
Plan
September 2006
The Comprehensive Plan is the product of two years of
effort by local citizens, business leaders and government officials. Over 300 recommendations are made in this document,
each with a targeted time frame for achievement. This plan reflects the vital
interests, hopes and dreams of this community.
While the document
describes a vast number of issues requiring attention, a number of
priorities must be at the forefront:
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Community Character/Quality of Life – The
mission expressed in the
Comprehensive Plan reflects the fundamental values of the community: We
must plan for orderly growth while maintaining our rich heritage and the
safe, family-friendly atmosphere we love. |
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Economic Development /Downtown Norwalk – A
healthy business base is the key to
the health of the community. We must strive to retain and attract
new industry as well as support the entrepreneur and family-owned shops. |
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Infrastructure and Utilities/Natural Resources
– Continued improvements to infrastructure must be designed to meet growth
needs and regulations while reflecting good stewardship of our environment
and resources. A primary focus must be securing a secondary water source as
wells as ensuring access to high-speed telecommunications. |
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Transportation/Housing – We must maintain and
build transportation systems that
are safe and efficient and advocate for a full mix of quality
housing options. |
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Community Services/Facilities – We must
continue to strive for strong and reliable safety forces with adequate
facilities and personnel. We must
preserve and promote the many service organizations sustaining the City, as
they are essential to a sound quality of life. |
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Land Use – The heart of this Comprehensive Plan
is centered in our Land Use Plan.
Where will we grow and how? We must preserve a sound balance
between emerging residential use and commercial needs. |
