- While you’re here:
- Plan now to attend the Plan Commission hearings when this issue will be discussed and voted upon! Your physical presence is essential to show your
concern. You are NOT required to speak at the meetings. The Plan
Commission meets on the 4th Thurs. of each month at 7:30 P.M. in Council
Chambers on the 3rd floor of the Municipal Building (black building with
white pillars ) 50 N. 5th St. in Richmond.
- If you wish to address the Plan Commissioners, please read the document entitled “Guidelines for speaking at Plan Commission hearings.” The criteria
listed there, called the “Findings of Fact,” must be used by the Plan
Commission to approve or deny the development plan. Framing your
arguments around the Findings of Fact will help the Plan Commissioners in
their decision-making.
- Write letters to potential tenants of the proposed commercial development using www.planetfeedback.com (For a sample letter, enter “Menard” under “Search Shared Letters.” Then click on the letter titled
“undesirable proposed location” 3/8/05.) Remind potential tenants that we
welcome commercial development to Richmond, but NOT in our nature
preserve!
- Write letters to the editor. See www.pal-item.com for guidelines and
submission information. Send copies to Council members and Plan
Commission members. See www.ci.richmond.in.us for addresses.
- Contact us for speakers willing to present a program to your group.
- Network! Tell others about our website. Get friends and family involved.
Bring people with you to the Plan Commission hearings. Spread the facts
and speak out NOW - before it’s too late!
“Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til
it’s gone...They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.” Joni Mitchell
We know what we’ve got. Help save our arboretum!
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