The Process
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November 2014-March 2015 – Pre-Planning Phase
- Project Work Plan developed
- Community Engagement Strategy
- Review of existing plans, studies, technical papers
- Orientation of the Community Advisory Committee
April-May 2015 – Community Kickoff and Engagement
- Analysis of Issues and Opportunities for the General Plan update
- Small Group Meetings with community organizations
- Pop-up Week and media campaign to announce the project and solicit input
- Community Meetings island wide
- Synthesis of input and development of policy strategies
June 2015-May 2016 – Vision, Goals, and Development of Policies and Alternatives
- Develop Vision, Goals and Guiding Principles
- Ongoing CAC, Agency consultations
- Workshops and Task Forces on key policy topics
- Develop policies and implementation plan
- Online open house, public surveys, and digital engagement program to solicit community input
Summer 2016 – Draft Plan and Public Review
- Release Draft Plan for public review and comment
- Open house to present Draft Plan
Fall 2016-Spring 2017
- Incorporate public comments and input into Draft Plan
- Submit draft Plan to Kaua‘i County Planning Commission
- County Council review
- Final Adoption