Community Open House for Kingsport’s Comprehensive Plan

The City of Kingsport will host a Community Open House next week in order for the public to learn more about and provide feedback on the city’s comprehensive plan.

The open house will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on December 9 in the Montgomery-Watterson Boardroom (3rd floor) of Kingsport City Hall (415 Broad Street). Members of the community are encouraged to attend any time during the two-hour session.

Kingsport’s Comprehensive Plan renews the city’s long-term vision and provides a policy framework to guide long-term investment and decision making by city officials. The plan will allow the city to respond to current challenges like population growth and infrastructure demands, while taking advantage of economic opportunities and preserving the city’s unique character and resources.

At this open house, the public will have an opportunity to learn about the planning process, review the progress of the comprehensive plan and provide input and feedback on the draft recommendations covering topics such as land use and community character, housing, infrastructure, economic development and quality of life.

The comprehensive plan was developed using community input gathered through both in-person and virtual workshops, as well as multiple pop-up events during Fun Fest. The open house will serve as the final public forum for community feedback on the comprehensive plan.

To learn more and stay updated on ways to be involved, visit the Kingsport Comprehensive Plan website at https://www.kingsporttn.gov/government/kingsport-comprehensive-plan/.