By Taylor Boyd
A community input session for Patrick County’s comprehensive plan is scheduled for Tuesday, March 9.
The session will be held from 4-7 p.m. in the community room of Patrick & Henry Community College.
The event is sponsored by Patrick County officials, the Planning Commission, and the West Piedmont Planning District Commission.
Planning Commission member Sarah Wray said the comprehensive plan is Patrick County’s shared roadmap for the future.
“Input from the community is essential to making sure this plan truly reflects what residents want to see in the years ahead,” she said.
The comprehensive plan was last updated in December 2021 and approved by the Patrick County Board of Supervisors in April 2022.
According to a media release, session attendees will be invited to offer feedback on topics like land use, housing, economic opportunities, transportation, and other topics that will guide the development of the updated comprehensive plan.
“Participants will also be able to speak directly with local officials and planning partners to help shape the county’s strategic direction,” the release states.
Interactive stations and feedback tools will be available to allow attendees to contribute during the informal session.
Work on the comprehensive plan will continue through 2026 with additional public input sessions scheduled over the year.
A full draft of the updated plan is expected to be completed by the end of the year for review by the board of supervisors.
For more information, contact Wray at wrayse88@vt.edu or Joe Bonanno at jbonanno@wppdc.org.
