The League supports comprehensive planning for all governments in Johnson County and coordination of these plans among jurisdictions and school districts.
Position In Brief:
Comprehensive planning should include:
- Protection and preservation of the natural environment
- Parks and open spaces, Efficient use of land and services
- Adequate housing for various needs
- A transportation system that includes safe and orderly traffic patterns, public transit, and pedestrian and bicycle trails.
- Preservation o neighborhoods
- Buffer areas between residential and nonresidential zones
- Adequate infrastructure including quality water supply, waste water treatment and storm water disposal
- Shared use of neighborhood parks, recreation facilities and schools
- Public safety, including police, fire, ambulance and jails
- Excellent well-funded schools
Position History:
Position reached in 1970; updated in 2001.
Issues:
League to which this content belongs:
Johnson County