Gen H - Timeline

The development of the Gen H Comprehensive Plan consists of four phases:

Phase 1: 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

Phase 2: Developing Our Shared Vision
Vision, Goals, Growth & Conservation Framework – August 2023-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

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

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