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ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Representatives from 20 of the
City’s established boards and
commissions came together to
form an Advisory Committee in the
summer of 2018. This Committee
played a vital role in the plan
development process as a sounding
board and by providing feedback,
as well as assisting with the public
engagement process. Committee
members not only advised staff on
strategies for outreach, but also were
actively engaged as facilitators and
participants at meetings and events.
Pop-up event at Greensboro Folk Festival 2017
Advisory Committee members
More Transportation Options brought tremendous experience
Many residents expressed interest in having more ways to get around the city. They and a broad range of opinions to the
suggested adding sidewalks, greenways, trails, and upfitting neighborhood streets table. Many had served on multiple
to allow more places to walk and cycle for transportation and for exercise. A desire boards and commissions, and their
for more comfortable public transit with shorter and more consistent wait times understanding of City operations,
was also expressed. how City policies are used on a daily
basis, and the relationships between
the City and other community groups
“While walkability and bikeability is improving, was invaluable. Advisory Committee
public transportation needs improvement and ways members and the boards and Councilman and Advisory Committee Chair Justin Outling
to attract new riders without negatively affecting commissions they represent can be
current users.” found in the Acknowledgements on
page 2.
UNCG Geography Club, 2017

David Parrish, City Manager speaking to attendees at the Lewis Recreation Center Comprehensive Plan Advisory Commitee Meeting

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