ENVISION
MOUNT VERNON
Get Involved!
Tiers of Engagement
Department of Planning and Community Development is leading this process and coordinating with all of the comprehensive plan stakeholders.
Ways to Engage
1
Community Conversations
Share your current priorities and future goals in community listening sessions with the Department of Planning and Community Development. These sessions will provide an overview of the process and a platform for your voice.
2
Public Workshops
Engage with the City and fellow citizens in working sessions where you will review work developed by planning consultants and participate in workshops to create a cohesive vision, and supporting recommendations, actions, and projects for the Comprehensive Plan.
3
Digital Engagement
Stay tuned as we update the Comprehensive Plan website with information on the plan making process, findings from engagements, and interim work products from consultants. From time to time you will also have the opportunity to interact with engagement tools that will be made available on the website.
Videos of Past Events
Phase 2
8/2/2024
On August 2nd, the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's talented youth took part in a unique visioning session for our Comprehensive Plan! Guided by Creative Urban Alchemy, they explored innovative ideas using artificial intelligence, showcasing a fresh perspective on our community's future. Some participants will continue their involvement by receiving training to conduct public surveys about the Comprehensive Plan. We're excited to see our youth play a vital role in shaping a vibrant and forward-thinking Mount Vernon!
5/1/2024
A Phase 2 Community Conversation of was held on May 1st, 2024, at Mt.Olivet Apostolic Faith Church Find the link to the recording below.
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4/25/2024
A Phase 2 Community Conversation of was held on April 25th, 2024, at 40 E Sidney Ave. Find the link to the recording below.
4/18/2024
A Phase 2 Community Conversation of was held on April 18th, 2024, via zoom Find the link to the recording below.
4/9/2024
A Phase 2 Community Conversation of was held on April 9th, 2024, at Fleetwood Synagogue. Find the link to the recording below.
11/13/2023
A Phase 2 Community Conversation of was held on November 13th, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church. Find the link to the recording below.
09/28/2023
The first Community Conversation of Phase 2 was held on September 28th, 2023 at the Greater A.M.E. Zion Church. Find the link to the recording below.
Past Events
Phase 1
01/18/2023
The first Community Conversation was held on January 18th, 2023 at the Doles Center.
02/07/2023
The third Community Conversation was held on February 7th, 2023 and was a virtual meeting.
03/18/2023
The second virtual Community Conversation was held on March 18th, 2023.
04/25/2023
The first Public Workshop was held at the Boys and Girls Club on April 25th, 2023. Find the link to the recording below.
04/11/2023
The Business Roundtable Community Conversation was held on April 11th, 2023. Find the link to the recording below.
05/11/2023
06/09/2023
The Real Estate Roundtable Community Conversation was held on June 9th, 2023.
The second Advisory Committee Meeting was held on May 11th, 2023.
06/29/2023
The second Public Workshop was held on June 29th, 2023.
Thank you for taking the City of Mount Vernon Comprehensive Plan Survey. We are thrilled to report that a total of 393 participants took the survey. Individual responses have been tabulated and summarized in a PDF document which can be downloaded below.
We thank you for your participation!
Advisory Committee
The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee was appointed by the City Council to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders that represent the breadth of those who live and work in Mount Vernon. Advisory Committee members are tasked with supporting outreach efforts and sharing information with their respective networks as well as providing critical feedback at key points throughout this process.
Advisory Committee Members
Musa Ali
Mitzi Ambrose
Wendy Ball-Attipoe
Haley Baron
Rabbi Morris Barzilai
George Brown
Donna Brown
Jane Curtis
Denny Dasilva
Axel Ebermann
Kaliah Evans
Eveline Feldman
Liz Ferreira
Precious Ferrell
Carla Figuereo
Yelitza Furchi
Anushka Gopilall
Lucia Griffin
Dennis Hanratty
Mary Harris
Ruth Hassell-Thompson
Vincent Jackson
Michael Justino Mary Kingsley
Lorna Kirwan
Delores Mack
Kewaan Martin
Yvonne Mckitty
Andrae Mitchell
Robin Myers
Erica Naughton
Amanda Outen
Calvin Parker
Erica Peterson
Rev. Stephen Pogue
Jenise Richardson
Rev. James Robinson
Anne Sampson
Darryl Selsey
Deborah Semple
Tamara Stewart
Talbert Thomas
Melissa Thomas
Marlene Wertheim
Susie Williams