THORNTON, CO...Are you interested in finding out how the comprehensive plan is progressing? The project is now at the "plan concepts" stage and Thornton residents are invited to attend a Comprehensive Plan Open House to review the latest maps and information and give your comments.

The Open House will be on Thursday, January 18, at the Adams 12 Conference Center, 1500 E. 128th Avenue, Thornton, CO, 80241. The Open House is scheduled between Noon and 8 p.m. and City Staff and the Comprehensive Plan Consultants will be available to answer questions during this time. Residents can also attend one of the overview presentations at noon, 5:30 p.m. or 7 p.m.

Also, mark you calendars for March 1, which is the next Comprehensive Plan Community Meeting. Details will be posted at http://www.cityofthornton.net.

The City's Comprehensive Plan is an important document that articulates the overall vision for Thornton's future. The plan also includes goals and policies that provide guidance in achieving the community's vision.

The City has grown and diversified since the last Comprehensive Plan was approved in 1997. Different parts of the City have different needs ranging from redevelopment and stabilization of neighborhoods in the southern and central parts of Thornton to guiding new growth in the northern parts of the City. The planning process for the new Comprehensive Plan recognizes these different needs and includes three citizen committees representing the south, central and north parts of the City.

If you are disabled and planning to attend this public meeting and require assistance in understanding or participating, please notify the City's ADA Coordinator at 303-538-7243, (TDD) 303-538-7667, at least eight hours in advance and arrangements will be made to provide any assistance that may be required.

For more information on the 2007 Comprehensive Plan please visit the City's Web site at www.cityofthornton.net. If you have any questions regarding the Comprehensive Plan, please contact Susan Connors, Planning Director at 303-538-7296 or Glenda Lainis, Policy Planning Manager, at 303-538-7295.