Columbus seeks community input for 20-year development plan

Columbus launched a comprehensive “Path to Resilience Survey” with numerous opportunities for community input as the next step in its development towards a 20-year city plan backed by a $300,000 grant.

Community input will address water and natural resource protection, infrastructure and transportation improvements, housing and community services for residents, economic vitality and support for local businesses, preservation of Columbus’ historic character and small-town identity, and flood resilience and longterm community sustainability.

“What is the priority for the people in the city is what they are looking for,” Anne Faichtinger, executive assistant to Columbus’ city manager, said. “…You hear when people need something, but sometimes it’s like ‘What do you want?’ too.”