The City of Chandler is inviting locals to dive headfirst into the city’s future with a hands-on, tech-savvy event aimed at shedding light on the updated General Plan. If you're keen on seeing the city evolve right before your eyes, you might want to check out the Mobile Immersion Lab, as reported by Chandleraz.gov. The interactive showcase kicks off on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at SoHo63 in downtown Chandler, starting from 10:30 a.m. until the evening, with final presentations beginning at 6:30 p.m. The city is beckoning residents, businesses, and every stakeholder in between to get a glimpse of what's possible using 3D tech, which will project the city's prospective changes.
Those who stop by can look forward to a brief presentation and then, the real thrill, an immersive experience where Chandler's potential growth and design scenarios—concepts fostered from recent public meetings and community feedback—will come to vivid life after a few months of collectingides for city planning can say their piece.
"This experience brings planning off the page and into real life," Chandler’s Principal Planner Lauren Schumann was quoted as saying on Chandler's official website. According to the event details, attendees of all ages are welcome to the free event, where they'll also get to enjoy some local flavor with refreshments courtesy of SanTan Brewing Company, and the event promises an enriching, forward-thinking peek at Chandler’s blueprint for the foreseeable future.
The General Plan itself is pivotal to Chandler, as it lays the groundwork for the city’s decision-making on pivotal issues like land use, housing, transportation, and open space; the city urges public input on their draft plan through Dec. 1, so residents wishing to weigh in on the future of their city can still make their voice heard, for those eager to have their say can do so until December's threshold comes to pass.
For more information on what’s in store or how to get involved, Chandler has made details available at the Chandler General Plan website, or you can reach out directly to Principal Planner Lauren Schumann at 480-782-3156 for a more personal touch.
