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Frequently Asked Questions

The Gen H Comprehensive Plan will provide guidance and recommendations for the following topics: 

  • Land Use and Growth 
  • Public Infrastructure 
  • Community Character, Cultural and Historic Resources 
  • Natural Resources, Sustainability, and Resiliency 
  • Parks, Recreation, and Public Spaces 
  • Downtown and other community-identified focus areas (The Downtown Master Plan portion of the Comprehensive Plan was made possible by a grant from the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority.) 
  • Community and Economic Development 

The Gen H Comprehensive Plan will be Hendersonville’s strategy for how growth and development is managed over the next 20+ years. The plan will be used as a tool for prioritizing resources and future planning efforts. City Council can also use the Gen H Plan as a guide for budgeting, strategic planning, and making policy decisions.

The City of Hendersonville has hired Bolton and Menk, Inc. to assist with the development of the Comprehensive Plan update.  Over the coming months, they will work alongside city staff reviewing previous plans and studies, analyzing existing conditions, meeting with community members to establish plan visions and goals, and ultimately developing a plan for adoption and implementation. 

Research and Review 

  • Previous plans, policies, and ordinances will be reviewed and updated as needed to ensure they foster the visions and goals of Gen H. 

Existing Conditions 

  • Existing conditions within the city will be reviewed to see how they have supported or hindered the previous plan’s success.  

Public Engagement 

  • Community participation is vital in the success of a Comprehensive Plan. Conversations with community and technical stakeholders will be held to understand existing successes and challenges within the city and what opportunities there are for the future. 

Plan Development and Adoption  

  • A plan will be developed encompassing the existing conditions analysis, policy review, public engagement, focus area studies and overall recommendations. As part of the plan, an implementation guide will be included to ensure future success. 

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Preparing For Our Shared Vision

Issues & Opportunities - May-August 2023

  • Compiling Hendersonville background information (planning documents, mapping data, previous studies, housing statistics, etc.)
  • Assembling forecasts on how Hendersonville could grow and change over time
  • Interviewing a diverse group of representatives including City Council, staff, and community stakeholders from a variety of areas and viewpoints (transportation, parks, sustainability, downtown, economic development, arts, tourism, education, healthcare, housing, seniors, business, utilities, equity & inclusion, and more.)
  • Developing the public engagement plan to reach as many Hendersonville residents as possible

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Phase 2: Developing Our Shared Vision

Vision, Goals, Growth & Conservation – August-December 2023

  • Organizing the Community Advisory Committee who will provide input throughout the project
  • Starting the public engagement process
  • Launching the public survey and public engagement meetings

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Phase 3: Refining Our Shared Vision

Implementation & Strategy – January 2024-March 2024

  • Building vision statements and growth framework based on community input received
  • Exploring growth alternatives and presenting to stakeholder groups
  • Developing strategies and actions to achieve the goals of the community
  • Continuing the public engagement process
  • Drafting the Gen H Comprehensive Plan document

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Phase 4: Confirming Our Shared Vision

Adoption – March 2024-June 2024

  • Engaging the community, advisory boards, and stakeholder groups as the plan is reviewed
  • Finalizing the plan by the project management team
  • Reviewing and Public Hearing by the Planning Board
  • Reviewing, Public Hearing and Adoption by City Council