Empire seeks input for Master Plan
From staff reports
The Village of Empire is updating their Master Plan, a long-term policy document that sets goals for how the Village of Empire will develop in the next 5-10 years. It is used by elected officials, staff, residents, and others to guide decision-making about how land is used, where new development occurs, where and when new infrastructure is provided in the Village, how streets are designed for different types of transportation, and more.
The Village is releasing a community questionnaire to gauge what the community thinks about the Village currently and in the future. The questionnaire is available online or in print and will be open through August 11.
Printed copies of the questionnaire can be picked up at the Glen Lake Community Library in Empire and at the Village Department of Public Works (11518 S. LaCore Street)
Or take the questionnaire online at this link.
“Our small, beloved, and connected community has the opportunity to work together to update our vision and plan for the future of the Village of Empire,” says Maggie Bacon, a member of the Master Plan Working Committee. “The Village looks forward to reading what community members share in this questionnaire, and we encourage everyone to participate.”
Additionally, the Village invites the public to save the date for a public open house on Aug. 1 from 4-6 p.m. More details, including location, will be shared closer to the date.
Interested folks are encouraged to follow the Village website, www.leelanau.gov/empirevillage.asp, for updates on this project and other news. Additionally, all are welcome to attend the Master Plan Working Committee biweekly meetings at 6:30 p.m. These meetings are either held in Empire or via Zoom—details are shared ahead of each meeting on the Village website.
