PlaceMatters and Civil Resources are working with the Town of Lyons to update their comprehensive plan.  The Town is especially interested in revitalizing the downtown, making it a destination instead of a place to drive through to reach the mountains.

PlaceMatters and Civil Resources are incorporating information from a recent economic development study with extensive public input from three large public workshops to capture the Town’s vision for the future. 

PlaceMatters has developed an interactive website for the Update, called “I’m In, Lyons!” that includes the ability for citizens to upload photos, maps, stories, art and video to the website to help express their opinions on Lyons’ current assetts and challenges and their vision for the furture.  PlaceMatters also worked with the local schools to engage students and gather their input, in person and via the “I’m In, Lyons!” website.  We also offered a Youth Workshop as part of the second public workshop where students provided their visions for the future via art and writing projects.

The comprehensive plan update is in progress. A draft plan, based on the input from the public engagement process provided by PlaceMatters, is expected in August, 2009.

Goals

• Create a comprehensive plan that reflects the unique values of Lyons
• Incorporate youth input into the comprehensive plan