Archived News Release from 2003

For Immediate Release

"Help Create a Vision for Redwood City" - Public Involvement Sought for General Plan Update

Redwood City, CA - December 5, 2003 - The General Plan for Redwood City is a document that establishes the policies, goals, and programs for the long-term physical development of the City, and it provides the basis and foundation for decisions on future development. The City’s existing General Plan was adopted in 1991, and now – as we move forward in the 21st century – our City faces new challenges and opportunities that need to be addressed.

Members of the community of Redwood City are strongly encouraged to actively participate in the General Plan Update, which begins with a public workshop on Tuesday, January 13th at 7:30 pm in the Council chambers at City Hall, 1017 Middlefield Road. This meeting will be televised on Comcast cable channel 27, and RCN cable channel 26.

This is the first in a series of public workshops hosted by the City’s Planning Commission. Public involvement is an essential element of the General Plan Update, in order to identify and address the City’s major issues and opportunities, and to reflect our community’s values, needs, goals, and vision.

During the first series of public meetings, participants will discuss three basic questions:

• What do you like about Redwood City?
• What do you think can be improved about Redwood City?
• What do you think Redwood City needs that it currently doesn’t have?

The results of these discussions will be compiled by City staff and used to formulate a Vision for what Redwood City should be in the next 10-to-20 years. At future meetings, the Vision will be further refined to serve as the basis for a new, updated General Plan. More information is available at www.redwoodcity.org/generalplan, by calling 650-780-7234, or emailing generalplan@redwoodcity.org.

The Planning Division is part of Redwood City’s Community Development Services Department and promotes the "livability" of our community by ensuring that new development meets community standards. Actions range from individual approvals that affect only one house to large projects that impact the entire city. Planning is divided into two functions: Current Planning, which reviews all permits, projects, landscape, and environmental applications, and Strategic Planning which examines future land use growth, develops visions for the community and primarily works on the General Plan and Zoning Amendments.

Visit Redwood City’s website at www.redwoodcity.org for information about the City and its services, the community, recreation programs, education, and City government.

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Contact: Tom Passanisi
Principal Planner
650-780-7234