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Introduction

The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is not only to direct development policy for the City of North Liberty, but to identify and recognize issues which have affected development in the past. It is on the basis of these issues and problems that directives will be established for developing a plan for North Liberty.

The initial effort in the planning process consisted of a community inventory which analyzed and evaluated all aspects of the physical, social, and economic character of the City, the Planning Tactics, a town meeting, and a community survey. The Comprehensive Plan Inventory is organized into report form and provides detailed descriptions and explanations of the problems, opportunities and trends within North Liberty. The Planning Tactics involved interviews to gain insight and perceptions of City officials and community representatives on matters which are of concern and directions to be pursued. The town meeting insured that citizens were part of the planning process and had ample opportunity to voice their opinions. The community survey consisted of 30 questions which asked citizens for their opinions on various City issues, including the natural environment, land use, community facilities, transportation and economic development. The four perspectives will provide the informational base and community focus for the preparation of the Development Framework and Implementation aspects of the Comprehensive Plan.

In organizing the issues, opportunities, questions and problems confronting North Liberty and the surrounding region, seven topic areas have been identified. These categories are as follows:

• Natural Environment
• Land Use Controls and Development
• Transportation
• Community Facilities
• Economic Development
• Image and Identity

 

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