Greetings, Kernersville! Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 18th for the second community open house for The Town’s Comprehensive Plan. Stop by the Ciener Botanical Gardens between 6 and 8pm to join us and talk turkey, draft plan recommendations, and the future of Kernersville.
The planning team would be so grateful to get your feedback. We hope to see you there!
Recent project updates and documents include:
Select Quotes from the Survey (Responses to “What is your vision for the future of Kernersville?”)
“Thoughtful and carefully managed growth that celebrates the community’s history while preserving its small-town charm and fostering a welcoming and distinct sense of place”
“A vibrant downtown and neighborhood business districts that offer destinations and things to do for locals and visitors”
“Connected streets and sidewalks that foster walking, biking, and easy travel across Town”
“Abundant parks, green space, and public places that encourage access to nature and community gathering”
We are thankful for all the public input that has been received to date. From the community workshop, to stakeholder focus groups, to pop-up events/meetings around town and the comment map and survey, ideas from the people who live and work in Kernersville are shaping this plan and a vision for the future.
Visit the planning team’s booth at the Honeybee Festival on August 16th to learn about the latest plan updates and share your feedback! You can also add ideas 24/7 to the online comment map and ideas wall.
Don’t miss out – take the comprehensive plan survey before it closes end of day today, June 30th!
We appreciate all of the thoughtful input shared to date via the survey, comment map, and ideas wall.
Keep sharing, Kernersville, and help us shape our community’s vision for the future!
Thank you to the many who have already completed the comprehensive plan survey! If you haven’t had a chance yet, we hope you can take 10 minutes to weigh in. We want to hear your perspective on Kernersville’s unique opportunities, challenges, and priorities for the future.
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The survey will remain open through June 30; don’t miss your chance to add your voice! Thank you for your participation and have a great weekend.
The comprehensive planning process kicked off with back-to-back days of engagement and visioning. On May 12, the planning team facilitated a Joint Meeting of the Board of Aldermen, Planning Board, and Comprehensive Plan Committee (view meeting presentation and notes here). On May 13, the wider community was invited to an open house to learn about the project and provide early input. All together, over 100 people participated across these meetings.
Residents and stakeholders from across Kernersville joined us at the Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden to share initial ideas on Land Use and Housing, Economic Development, the Environment and Open Space, and Transportation. The contributions made and the discussions we had are important for helping bring the community’s vision to life with the Kernersville Comprehensive Plan.
Missed the open house or want to continue adding ideas? Take the survey before it closes, then check out the online comment map or ideas wall.
Click here for the complete recap of what we heard, or read key takeaways summarized below!
Thank you, Kernersville, for getting involved and helping shape our community’s future! Make sure you are subscribed to the project website to receive email updates about next steps as we analyze community input, draft goals and strategies for the plan, and schedule upcoming community outreach events.
Please join us on Tuesday, May 13th, from 6-8 PM at the Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden. The event will feature multiple activity stations where you can learn about and share thoughts on key topics like land use and housing, economic development, transportation, and open space. The planning team and Town staff will be available to answer questions about the project and process.
The open house is family-friendly (there will be a station just for kids!) and we hope to have participation from as much of Kernersville as possible. Spread the word and bring your family, friends, and neighbors!
Drop in anytime, stay as long as you like, and have fun! Start brainstorming now by taking the survey and sharing via the online idea tools:
Kernersville Comprehensive Plan 