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The community at - large was invited to participate in community listening sessions and an online survey dur- ing summer 2022. The purpose of these activities was to learn about how people use existing greenways and want to be able to use greenways in Hillsborough County in the future. In fall 2022, community workshops were held to pre- sent drafts of the greenways vision map and prioritiza- tion criteria for greenways projects. A visual preference survey depicting a variety of greenway features was launched during the week prior to the workshops. A final outreach opportunity to provide comments on the draft plan was held online in fall 2023. The County team also met individually with key inter- nal and external stakeholders to learn about greenway needs, constraints, and opportunities.
Introduction This report describes the public engagement process, objectives, and results for the 2023 update of the 1995 Hillsborough County Greenways and Trails Master Plan. Public engagement for the plan update began in May 2022 and concluded following a public meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. Early and continuous engagement with community stakeholders was instrumental in developing a plan that aligns with the needs and desires of the community and supports both current and future decision making for greenways projects and enhancements. The County team that led the plan update effort en- gaged with diverse community stakeholders, includ- ing residents, business operators, special interest groups, internal and external government agencies, and members of the Hillsborough Greenways Com- mittee, to develop a vision and plan for a system of greenways in Hillsborough County that appeals to residents and visitors alike. The Hillsborough Greenways Committee discussed the plan update during eight scheduled public meetings over the course of over a year as part of the pubic en- gagement process.
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