The Village Green Drive Master Plan was shaped through a collaborative and community-driven process. Here's how it came together:
Canvassing Day
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Marlin Engineering visited businesses along the corridor to gather initial feedback and insights.
Walking Audit
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
City staff, Marlin Engineering, and project team members walked the corridor to document current conditions through photos, videos, and observations. These findings were shared at the first public meeting.
1st Public Involvement Meeting
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 | 6 p.m. (Virtual via Zoom)
This introductory meeting presented findings from the Canvassing Day and Walking Audit.
Public Survey 1
October – December 2020
A community-wide survey gathered feedback based on polling questions from the first public meeting.
318 responses were received.
Initial Presentation to City Council
Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 | 1:30 p.m.
The first draft of the Master Plan findings and concepts was presented virtually and in person at City Council Chambers.
Stakeholder Meetings
Dec. 8, 10 & 15, 2020
Virtual sessions with residents, businesses, elected officials, and agency staff included presentations and open discussions on community needs and expectations.
2nd Public Involvement Meeting
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 | 6 p.m. (Virtual)
Draft concepts and updated findings were shared with the public.
Public Survey 2
February – April 2021
A second survey collected feedback on design alternatives.
100 responses were received.
Citizen Summit Public Meeting
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Held in person at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center, this session gathered public input on concept design alternatives and included a Q&A session.
Final Presentation & Approval
Monday, July 26, 2021
The final Master Plan was presented at a CRA Meeting (virtual and in person at City Hall) and was unanimously approved by the CRA Board.