Project Update...A Vision for Meadville

A draft vision statement has been developed for the City of Meadville.  The vision statement should satisfy the following three purposes:

• City Boards, Commissions and staff will use it to provide guidance in determining the priority and degree of evaluation of potential projects.
• City employees will be guided in the provision of quality municipal services.
• Most importantly, the Council, its advisory bodies and the community-as-a-whole will proceed with a common understanding of the quality of life values or themes that will shape our community for years to come.

In the year 2022, the City of Meadville is recognized for its integrity, productivity and prosperity;

demonstrating how sound planning leads to a vibrant future.

Integrity…a City of municipal officials and community leaders who work closely with its citizens to ensure the highest quality of life in terms of municipal services, recreational opportunities, housing choices, and economic development. 

Productivity…a City that is a County Seat, home to major employers and facilities such as Allegheny College and Meadville Medical Center and thriving industrial and business communities; making it the center of employment for the surrounding region. 

Prosperity…a City of arts and culture, institutions of learning and higher education, active and passive parks and recreation, a flourishing downtown center, unique residential neighborhoods, and entrepreneurs and small business owners; creating a strong and welcoming sense of place for residents and visitors.

The city of Meadville is undergoing a Comprehensive Plan update (the previous Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1993). The City has hired Mackin Engineering Company to facilitate the process, which began in October of 2011. The entire project is anticipated to be completed by October of 2012.

A comprehensive plan outlines the community’s vision for future growth and development. The plan will outline existing conditions in the City, identify priority issues to be addressed and then develop realistic strategies to address the issues.

	This figure graphically displays the activities and outcomes that will be a part of the Comprehensive Plan Update (click on the graphic to enlarge).
For more information regarding the plan contact:
Mackin Engineering Company Brandi Rosselli, AICP, Project Manager 412-788-0472 or brosselli@mackinengineering.com	City of Meadville Gary Johnson, Zoning Administrator / Asst. Building Code Official 814-333-3351 gjohnson@cityofmeadville.org