Let's Get It Done!
Welcome to the City of York 2044 Comprehensive Plan page!
Here, you will find everything you need to know about our ambitious vision for the future of the City of York. Our plan is centered around making our city a better place to live, work, and thrive.
Together, Let’s Get It Done!
Our Vision
The City of York 2044 Comprehensive Plan is a visionary roadmap designed to transform our community over the next two decades. This plan addresses critical areas, including challenging and enhancing York’s reputation, property improvement, homelessness prevention, increasing access to health services, eliminating food insecurity, building wealth within our community, fostering cohesive neighborhoods, creating a supportive transportation system, and reducing our carbon footprint. We are aiming to ensure a bright and sustainable future for all residents.
Key Focus Areas
• Challenging York’s Reputation: We are dedicated to changing perceptions of the City of York through positive community engagement, highlighting our strengths and successes. Learn how we are working to build a better image for our city.
• Improving Property Conditions We are dedicated to revitalizing our neighborhoods, ensuring safe, attractive, and well-maintained properties. Learn more about our initiatives and how you can get involved.
• Making Homelessness Brief, Rare, and Non-Recurring Our goal is to provide comprehensive support and resources to end homelessness in the City of York. Discover our strategies and support networks designed to make a lasting impact.
• Increasing Access to Health Services We aim to ensure that all residents have access to quality health care services. Explore our plans to enhance health facilities and services throughout the city.
• Eliminating Food Insecurity: We are committed to ensuring that all residents have
access to nutritious and affordable food. Find out about our programs and partnerships that address food insecurity.
• Building Wealth Within Neighborhoods: Our initiatives focus on economic development and financial literacy to help residents build and sustain wealth within their communities.
• Building Socially Cohesive Neighborhoods: We aim to foster a sense of community and belonging among residents by promoting inclusive and supportive neighborhoods.
• Creating a Supportive Transportation System: We are working to develop a transportation system that meets the needs of all residents, providing safe, reliable, and efficient options for getting around the city. Learn more about our plans to improve public transportation, pedestrian infrastructure, and biking routes.
• Reducing Our Carbon Footprint and Greenhouse Gases: We are committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Explore our initiatives to reduce emissions, promote renewable energy, and ensure a healthier environment for future generations.
View the Comprehensive Plan Open House highlights here
Comprehensive Plan Open House highlights
Get Involved
City of York’s success depends on community involvement. Here are a few ways you can participate:
- Attend Public Meetings: Join us at community meetings to voice your opinions and learn more about the plan’s progress.
- Volunteer: Participate in local initiatives and volunteer your time to support our efforts.
- Provide Feedback: Share your ideas and feedback to help shape the future of the City of York.
Resources
- Flyers and Brochures: Download our informative materials to share with your community.
- Press Releases: Stay updated with the latest press releases, news. and announcements, and receive regular updates by subscribing to our newsletter.
- PSAs on Local TV: Watch our public service announcements on the city’s White Rose Community TV youtube channel, facebook page, broadcast live on Xfinity WRCT Channel 18, or online at www.wrct.tv to learn more about the plan.
Contact Us
Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
Nancy Griffin, City Planner
101 South George St, 2nd Floor
York, PA 17401
Phone: (717) 849-7005
Fax: (717) 812-0557
ngriffin@yorkcity.org
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