it's official.
Blueprint Bethel Park is in effect!
Bethel Park Council adopted the Comprehensive Plan following a public hearing on July 27. Now the work of implementation begins. Municipal staff and elected and appointed officials will rely on the plan's priorities and approaches to make the community's vision a reality. Thank you to the many residents and stakeholders who helped to shape the plan. Anyone interested in getting involved in action steps should consult the Planning/Zoning and Engineering Department at planning@bethelpark.net or (412) 831-6800 x. 130 or 131.
Check out the plan.
Top priorities, driven by public input, include:
- Expanding and connecting the sidewalk network
- Supporting small business
- Improving the efficiency, effectiveness of public services
- Mitigating flood risk
- Ensuring that local regulations enable a downtown retrofit
- Formalizing municipal redevelopment efforts
- Eliminating blight throughout the community
- Addressing regulatory barriers to desired redevelopment
The implementable comprehensive plan
This site follows the development of Bethel Park's Comprehensive Plan, an official document that will establish a vision, priorities and an action plan for the municipality during the next 10 years. The plan will inform land use, development and budget decisions and capital improvements priorities, and it will form the basis for updates to the zoning ordinance and other local regulations. The planning process is organized into three major phases as described below.
Community Snapshot
Collecting context, laying the groundwork
Background research will include GIS mapping of baseline conditions and changing trends, assessment of existing plans, data analysis and stakeholder interviews and focus groups.
Visioning and Needs Assessment
Building consensus
Once the context starts taking shape, the second phase will involve working with the public and stakeholders to identify desired future conditions and key issues, collect data and comments to validate findings and select priorities.
Implementation Plan
Hitting the ground running
This phase will deliver practical instructions for projects and initiatives to achieve the preferred community vision, including benchmarks and opinions of probable cost, funding sources, timelines, conceptual plans and partnerships.
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