The following remarks were given by Mayor-President Melvin "Kip" Holden at a press conference to announce the FUTUREBR Strategic Implementation Plan on October 25, 2011.
There is a proverb that says, “Vision without action is a daydream…And action without vision is a nightmare.”
The Strategic Implementation Plan is the FUTUREBR team’s recommendation to the Mayor-President for priority, near-term implementation strategies of the FUTUREBR Comprehensive Plan.
The FUTUREBR Comprehensive Plan is the update of the Horizon Plan. It is organized to include the same nine elements: Land Use, Transportation, Economic Development, Urban Design and Neighborhoods, Housing, Infrastructure, Parks and Recreation, Environment and Conservation and Public Services.
Tomorrow at 4:00pm the Metropolitan Council will hold a hearing about the FUTUREBR Comprehensive Plan. The Council meets in the Governmental Building downtown at 222 St. Louis Street, and Council chambers are located on the third floor. For more information about the Metro Council, please visit their website.
UPDATE: (09/22/11) The Metro Council adopted FUTUREBR by unanimous vote at yesterday's hearing. Thanks to all who contributed your time, effort, ideas and enthusiasm!
The East Baton Rouge Comprehensive Plan or “FUTUREBR” is an opportunity to shape future growth in the city and parish over the next 30 years. This project is based on an inclusive, parish-wide process to craft a new vision, policy framework, and implementation strategies that reflect the needs and aspirations of parish citizens.
The FUTUREBR Comprehensive Plan is the update of the Horizon Plan. It is organized to include the same nine elements: Land Use, Transportation, Economic Development, Urban Design and Neighborhoods, Housing, Infrastructure, Parks and Recreation, Environment and Conservation and Public Services.
