Number
100235
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution approving the Downtown Area Comprehensive Plan Update, as an element of Milwaukee’s Overall Comprehensive Plan, in the 3rd, 4th and 6th Aldermanic Districts.
Analysis
This resolution approves the Downtown Area Comprehensive Plan Update, as part of the City’s Overall Comprehensive Plan, and directs City departments and agencies to work toward implementation of the Plan.
Body
Whereas, One step in the City of Milwaukee’s (“City”) comprehensive planning process is the creation of plans for areas of the City, sometimes referred to as neighborhoods; and
Whereas, A new comprehensive plan has been prepared, titled the Downtown Area Comprehensive Plan Update (“Plan”), a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File; and
Whereas, Pursuant to Section 66.1001, Wisconsin Statutes, the City Plan Commission adopted the Plan and recommended adoption to the Common Council; and
Whereas, Approval of the Plan by the Common Council will establish the Plan as a guide for the City regarding the use and development of the land of the area, encourage common understanding and coordination among levels of government and private interests and facilitate implementation of the Plan; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, approves the Downtown Area Comprehensive Plan Update, as an element of the City’s Overall Comprehensive Plan, and as recommended by the City Plan Commission; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Downtown Area Comprehensive Plan Update, as approved, shall provide guidance and serve as the basis for decision-making by the Common Council in its consideration of land use and physical development issues; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Department of City Development, the Department of Neighborhood Services, the Department of Public Works and other appropriate City departments and agencies are directed to work toward implementation ...
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