This week the land use element was added to the online "Town Hall" interactive website for public
comment. It's up to YOU to become part of this exciting interactive
community conversation!New Horizon 2035
A new vision of Lee County in 2035 - an economically and environmentally desirable place to live, work and visit - was crafted through an extensive community planning effort that included over 40 public workshops. Now, it’s time to revise Lee County’s growth management plans to bring that vision of a Livable Lee to reality. The most important changes to the Lee Plan are highlighted here. Will they get us to our vision? Here’s your chance for a final “thumbs up” – or a last-minute tweak of the elements as we present them over the next few months.
WHAT IS THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT?
The
Future Land Use Element is the foundation for the entire comprehensive
plan. Future development, community character, economic development,
environmental protection, housing, and transportation all come together
in the Future Land Use Element. In it, you will find the big picture –
with color maps included – showing us where Lee County is headed and how
we will get there.
WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?
Whether
you live in an urban, suburban or rural area in Lee County, you should
care about this element. How Lee County continues to grow and develop
will affect us now and will have an impact on our children and future
generations. Will we have a strong economy? Will we have strong
neighborhoods? Will we have transportation choices, clean water and
other services for the future? This element answers these questions and
ties together strategies for future growth for coping with the
challenges we will face today, tomorrow and into the 2035 horizon.
WHAT ARE THE CHANGES?
There
is a lot that is new. The Future Land Use Element has been restructured
to better coordinate what we are trying to accomplish in the new vision
– including livability, strong connections, community character, and
sustainability. Policies are strengthened to better promote more
mixed-use, more efficient development, and more transportation options.
There are policies to promote the right development in the right place,
at the right time. We are trying to reinforce what it means to be an
urban, suburban and a rural place – all while protecting our natural
environment. Policies for specific communities – such as Lehigh Acres
and Estero – have been relocated to the “Communities Element.” Lastly,
this element has been revamped based on changes to other elements
including transportation, community facilities, housing, conservation,
and the county’s new vision.
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