Town of Alexandria Announces Public Meeting for Comprehensive Plan Creation

ALBANY, N.Y. - Nov. 21, 2024 - PRLog -- The Town of Alexandria is pleased to announce the kick off of a new Comprehensive Plan, a vital step in guiding the future development of our community. This initiative builds upon the previous plan completed and aims to harness funding from state, federal, private, and foundation grants to pave the way for future development in a cost-effective way. The first public meeting for this plan is scheduled for December 04, at 6pm at 46372 County Rd 1, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607.

A Comprehensive Plan serves as a crucial framework for community growth, encompassing various elements such as land use, infrastructure, public services, and economic development. By integrating these diverse components, the plan will provide a clear roadmap for managing growth, optimizing resource allocation, and addressing the evolving needs of the area. The new plan will tackle current challenges while seizing future opportunities, ensuring the community thrives and is strategically positioned for further development.

Key focus areas for the Comprehensive Plan include upgrading roads, sidewalks, and public transportation to improve infrastructure; job creation; fostering year-round employment to drive economic growth; expanding recreational facilities; preserving natural resources to enhance community well-being; and building upon natural assets of the region for economic development. The plan will support further community engagement, innovation, and it will strengthen resilience against seasonal economic fluctuations.

Public input is a cornerstone of the Comprehensive Plan's development process. The Town of Alexandria recognizes that the success of this initiative hinges on meaningful engagement with residents and visitors. Community feedback will be instrumental in shaping policies and setting priorities that reflect the needs and desires of the population.

The Town encourages residents and those who live nearby to participate actively and contribute their perspectives to ensure the plan aligns with the collective vision for the Town's future. Following this meeting, an online survey will be released to obtain additional feedback. For more details or to get involved, please visit https://www.townofalexandria.org or contact Sandra Caputo, Town Clerk, at (315) 482-9519 or alexclrk@townofalexandria.org.