OCALA, Fla. (Feb. 29, 2024) – Due to the potential for inclement weather, the final community meeting for the Vision 2050 plan will move indoors to the lobby of City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave., Saturday, March 2, noon to 2 p.m. The event was originally scheduled to take place outdoors at Citizens’ Circle.
Citizens are welcome to join throughout the duration of the event and are not committed to the full two hours. Stations will be set up to facilitate citizen feedback in key areas such as public and open spaces, mobility and connectivity, land use and housing, and gateways. This setup allows for active participation and input from citizens on various aspects of community development and planning.
For individuals unable to attend meetings in person, a survey will be available at www.ocalafl.gov/vision2050, and will be open for feedback until Friday, April 5.
For more information, please contact the City of Ocala Growth Department at gmd@ocalafl.gov, or call 352-629-8488.
(The original release, sent on Feb. 1, is below for reference)
OCALA, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2024) – The City of Ocala will host three community meetings this year to discuss the Vision 2050 plan.
All three meetings will provide the same information, with each session covering general topics for inclusion in the Vision 2050 plan.
The purpose of these meetings is to solicit input from the community about the future of our city. The vision plan serves as a roadmap for the future and is built upon community consensus to promote continued support and implementation of projects over time. Once established, the vision document will act as the basis for updating the comprehensive plan.
Meeting days and times are as follows:
- Thursday, Feb. 15, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place, 1821 NW 21st St.
- Wednesday, Feb. 28, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Fort King National Historic Landmark, 3925 E. Fort King St.
- Saturday, March 2, noon to 2 p.m. at Citizens Circle, 151 SE Osceola Ave.
For individuals unable to attend meetings in person, a survey will be available at www.ocalafl.gov/vision2050 beginning Thursday, Feb. 15, and will be open for feedback until Friday, April 5.
For more information, please contact the City of Ocala Growth Department at gmd@ocalafl.gov, or call 352-629-8488.
