Southwest Area Plan

Commenting Map
Share what you love about the Southwest Area, along with your ideas and feedback on things that need attention on the Southwest Area Plan interactive commenting map!

Virtual Public Meetings
The Southwest Area Plan team is hosting two virtual meetings (in addition to the November 19th open house) for residents to learn about the planning process and provide feedback.  Both meetings will have the same format/content, and registration is required:

• December 3, 2024 - 12:00-1:00 p.m.
• December 3, 2024 - 6:00-7:00 p.m.

A virtual meeting recording will be posted for those who may not be able to attend but are interested in learning more about the planning process.  

November 19, 2024 Open House
A Southwest Area Plan open house was held at Akira Toki Middle School on November 19th. Review open house boards here.  Handouts are available here.   

The Southwest Area Plan Process
Area Plans guide changes that occur over time to the physical aspects of our community, such as land use, housing, transit, streets, bike paths, and other community facilities. They are steered by overarching City policies and feedback from stakeholders. 

The Southwest Area is approximately 5,400 acres (8.4 square miles) and is generally bounded by the West Beltline Highway to the north, the City of Fitchburg to the east, and S. High Point Road to the west. See map below. Additional background maps can be found under the Project Resources section.  

The City invites residents, community organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders to share feedback about the future of their neighborhoods. Keep up to date on events and ways to participate by subscribing to the email list. 

About the Planning Framework 
The City has established a Planning Framework to simplify the City’s sub-area planning and make it more equitable. Over the next decade, 12 Area Plans will be developed to cover the entire city and future growth areas. These plans will address a consistent set of topics and include higher level recommendations.  After the 12 Area Plans are established, they will be updated each decade to reflect an ever-changing city. 

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