Rochester Hills officials seeking public input for master plan

The city of Rochester Hills is seeking community input for its 2018 master plan.

The master plan serves as a big-picture, long-range document that guides policy and decision-making about how land in the city is used for housing, transportation, commerce and recreation.

The city is using a variety of methods aimed at people of all ages:

Online survey

A 10-minute survey will allow the community to share their thoughts and ideas. Residents can complete the online survey by going to www.rochesterhills.org/MasterPlan. Survey responses will be collected now through late spring. Hard copies will be available at city hall.

PictureThis!

PictureThis! is an online forum which allows residents and business owners to share their ideas and ideas in pictures. Residents can look for places that strike them as worth preserving, needing some attention or something the city needs more of. Images can be submitted from any internet browser using a phone, tablet or computer.

Art contest

The city is seeking artists between ages five to 18 to submit an original drawing, photograph or poem that shows their favorite place in Rochester Hills. Only one entry per child will be allowed. Awards will be divided into categories by age group: ages five to eight, nine to 13, and 14 to 18. Winning entries will be included in the city’s master plan document in 2018. To fill out an entry form visit rochesterhills.org/MasterPlan.

Community workshops

Citizens can also share their input and ideas by attending one of two community input workshops in the spring. These events are open to the public and everyone is encouraged to visit and participate. City staff, officials and facilitators will be available to discuss and meet with residents. To sign up for notification of the official time and date for these meetings, residents can email planning@rochesterhills.org.

The city expects the updated plan to be completed by fall 2018. The city has contracted with Giffels Webster to serve as the consultant in the development of the master plan.