The City of Chandler is opening its doors and its maps to the public with a series of workshops cleverly dubbed Chandler Listens. These interactive gatherings are all about giving residents a soapbox to stand on when it comes to the future layout of their city. Slated for the Chandler Downtown Library at 22 S. Delaware St., the workshops will take place on May 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and again on May 17 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Participants will get their hands dirty with land use "chips" during a mapping activity meant to stir conversation and plant ideas for city growth and development. These chips serve as real-world simcash for different uses such as housing, workplaces, and communal spaces. This is for residents to cobble together their vision of perfect mixed-use neighborhoods. According to a statement obtained by the City of Chandler, these sessions are part of the General Plan Update—a document that outlines the community's grand dreams for managing everything from zoning to zipping around town efficiently.
For residents wanting to snag more info about the city's General Plan Update or curious about other ways they can offer their two cents, Chandler has rolled out a welcome mat online. "These workshops are an opportunity to hear directly from the people who live, work, and invest in Chandler,” Chandler’s Principal Planner Lauren Schumann was quoted in the city's press release. “By working together, we can ensure our updated General Plan reflects a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future." On the other hand, further details on engagement opportunities can be gleaned at Chandler's General Plan website page.
