Progress to Date

 

This page is dedicated to sharing important updates on progress as well as a summary of community feedback that we received along the way.

 

Recent Updates

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Second Draft of Plan Released for Continued Public Review!

The second draft of the document incorporates critical feedback provided by members of the public and city leaders.  It is not too late to weigh in as the plan moves forward towards adoption by the Planning Commission and City Council. Click here to review the draft plan.

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First Draft of the New Plan Released for Public Feedback- July 27, 2021 at 5 PM

Regional planners from the Greater Nashville Regional Council presented the first draft of the new comprehensive plan at a special work session of the City Council.  The plan is set to be reviewed by city officials and departmental staff over the next couple of months and will be providing feedback to GNRC as it prepares the second draft.  The public is invited to be part of the informal review process as subsequent drafts are developed.  A formal public review and comment period will be held prior to the plan's eventual adoption later in 2021. 

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Online Workshop with City Councilors and Planning Commissioners- November 18, 2020 at 6 PM

Hosted online by the City of Gallatin Planning Department, this workshop provided an opportunity for the City Council and Planning Commission to review and discuss a general framework for developing the land use policy and design guidelines that will be incorporated into the PlanGallatin document. This informational workshop served as a foundation for ongoing conversations with Councilors and Commissioners as elements of the plan are drafted.

 

PlanGallatin Drafting is Underway!

The City of Gallatin Planning Department is engaged with regional planners from the Greater Nashville Regional Council to 1) synthesize all the public input received so far in the PlanGallatin process, 2) continue discussions with City of Gallatin Department Heads to understand their goals and needs, and 3) to create a cohesive first draft of the PlanGallatin document.

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Emerging Themes

You spoke, we listened! Over the last year the City has held several public events to engage area residents, businesses, and workers in a conversation about Gallatin's future. In addition, more than 1200 individuals have completed online surveys to share their expectations for the growth of the city.  The following six themes, or general expectations, have emerged from this input. 

 

1. Planned Growth

2. Safe & Efficient Transportation Options

3. Economic Opportunity

4. Natural Beauty

5. Community Character

6. Defining Spaces

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Community Input Map

The interactive map displays comments received from members of the public and interested stakeholders at the community events held to date. Each pin point represents a individual comment, simply select a point to view the corresponding comment.