Gen H - Timeline
The development of the Gen H Comprehensive Plan consists of four phases:
Phase 1: Preparing For Our Shared Vision
Issues & Opportunities – May-August 2023
- Compiling Hendersonville background information (planning documents, mapping data, previous studies, housing statistics, etc.)
- Assembling forecasts on how Hendersonville could grow and change over time
- Interviewing a diverse group of representatives including City Council, staff, and community stakeholders from a variety of areas and viewpoints (transportation, parks, sustainability, downtown, economic development, arts, tourism, education, healthcare, housing, seniors, business, utilities, equity & inclusion, and more.)
- Developing the public engagement plan to reach as many Hendersonville residents as possible
Phase 2: Developing Our Shared Vision
Vision, Goals, Growth & Conservation Framework – August 2023-December 2023
- Organizing the Community Advisory Committee who will provide input throughout the project
- Starting the public engagement process
- Launching the public survey and public engagement meetings
Phase 3: Refining Our Shared Vision
Implementation & Strategy – January 2024-March 2024
- Building vision statements and growth framework based on community input received
- Exploring growth alternatives and presenting to stakeholder groups
- Developing strategies and actions to achieve the goals of the community
- Continuing the public engagement process
- Drafting the Gen H Comprehensive Plan document
Phase 4: Confirming Our Shared Vision
Adoption – March 2024-June 2024
- Engaging the community, advisory boards, and stakeholder groups as the plan is reviewed
- Finalizing the plan by the project management team
- Reviewing and Public Hearing by the Planning Board
- Reviewing, Public Hearing and Adoption by City Council
Have questions about the Gen H Comprehensive Plan?
Project Lead:
Matthew Manley
Strategic Projects Manager
(828) 697-3010
100 N. King St.
Hendersonville, NC 28792