City of Kingsport hosting Virtual Community Workshop

The City of Kingsport is inviting residents to participate in a virtual community workshop from now until July 12.

Kingsport is currently in the process of crafting a new comprehensive plan and as part of that process, in-person community workshops were held earlier this spring. Now, to ensure all residents have the opportunity to engage with the city, the workshop content has been adapted to an online format, allowing those who were unable to attend in person to contribute their feedback towards the comprehensive planning initiative.

“This plan will illustrate the community’s desired vision for the future, including strategies for housing, transportation, economic development and quality of life,” said City Manager Chris McCartt. “In addition, the plan will help guide public investments in infrastructure and outline actionable items to achieve the community’s goals.”

This virtual workshop will provide the public with an overview of the comprehensive planning process and an opportunity to review preliminary findings of current conditions.

Participants will be asked to share their vision for Kingsport’s future and be guided through a series of activities designed to gather input on various topics including land use, housing, infrastructure, economic development, and quality of life.

“We are updating the comprehensive plan to respond to changing conditions and changing community desires,” McCartt added. “The updated plan will allow the city to respond to current challenges like population growth, infrastructure demands, and take advantage of economic opportunities while preserving the city’s unique character and resources.”

To learn more and share your vision for Kingsport, visit the Kingsport Comprehensive Plan Virtual Community Workshop webpage at https://bit.ly/4lloUar.