Planapalooza
Planapalooza™ will be Nov 3-8th!
(No events will be held on Nov 7th)
Planapalooza™ will be an opportunity for you to work directly with friends, family, neighbors, City staff and officials, and a team of talented planners to build a stronger future for the Town of Nolensville. On the first evening of Planapalooza™, the team will hold a presentation and interactive Mapping Workshop. You will be able to participate in the Mapping Workshop in person at the event or on this webpage. The interactive mapping tool will go live on November 3rd and be available on this webpage anytime until December 3rd.
Thursday November 4th and Friday November 5th of Planapalooza™ will feature topical Focus Meetings, where residents can share their hopes and concerns related to how the zoning may affect transportation, architecture and design, community character, land use, development, neighborhoods, housing, green infrastructure and sustainability. You can add your ideas about these topics in the Focus Meeting forums below and will be able to watch the recording of each meeting after they occur on this webpage. These meetings will be held both in person and streamed online.
During Planapalooza™, the Team and participating City Staff will be working in a temporary design studio at the Town Hall. Any citizen, business owner or official who wishes to join in and provide comments, suggestions, or simply watch us work, will be able to stop by at their own convenience. Our Team members will be available to engage with the community, ask questions and accept feedback and ideas.
On the final evening of Planapalooza™, the Team will present their findings so far, and begin to discuss how community input has begun to shape the new Zoning Ordinance. You will be able to view the video recording of this presentation on this page.
Planapalooza™ Events
Opening Presentation & Workshop 6:00 – 8:00pm
Please join us for a presentation to learn more about the project and how the Charrette works, then participate in a mapping workshop. There will be time for Q&A at the end.
This meeting will be streamed live and also recorded and the workshop will be online so that you can do it on your own time if you’re unable to attend.
In Person
Nolensville Town Hall
7218 Nolensville Rd
Nolensville TN
Online Webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88420138303?pwd=QkwrWmZDaktPYVptUkhBdHNYaDZFdz09
Open Studio 9am – 7pm
In Person
Nolensville Town Hall
7218 Nolensville Rd
Nolensville TN
Focus Meeting 1: Streets & Connectivity 11:00am-12:00pm
This meeting is all about streets, transportation, mobility and connectivity in Nolensville. We will discuss the ways people are able to move through and around the Town on foot, on bicycle, and by car; and the connections between neighborhoods and common destinations. If you walk, drive, or bike in the Town, this meeting is for you!
In Person
Nolensville Town Hall
7218 Nolensville Rd
Nolensville TN
Online Webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88420138303?pwd=QkwrWmZDaktPYVptUkhBdHNYaDZFdz09
Focus Meeting 2: Sustainability & Green Infrastructure 6:00pm-7:00pm
This meeting is about all things green in Nolensville. We will discuss parks and open space, natural resources, sustainability and green infrastructure.
In Person
Nolensville Town Hall
7218 Nolensville Rd
Nolensville TN
Online
To attend via Zoom, please register here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwofuGorjgsGtRAxdIs5oFQN6IKiSHSquMZ
Open Studio 9am – 7pm
In Person
Nolensville Town Hall
7218 Nolensville Rd
Nolensville TN
Focus Meeting #3: Character, Housing & Development 12:00 -1:00pm
This meeting is about community character and development in Norwalk. We will discuss architecture and design and its affects on your community’s character; neighborhoods and housing including housing affordability and choice; and land use, conservation and growth including the types of development you want to see in the future.
In Person
Nolensville Town Hall
7218 Nolensville Rd
Nolensville TN
Online Webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88420138303?pwd=QkwrWmZDaktPYVptUkhBdHNYaDZFdz09
Open Studio 9am – 7pm
In Person
Nolensville Town Hall
7218 Nolensville Rd
Nolensville TN
Open Studio 9am – 7pm
In Person
Nolensville Town Hall
7218 Nolensville Rd
Nolensville TN
Work-in-Progress Presentation 6:00pm-7:30pm
This is the culmination of 4 intense days of planning work between the public, Town staff and the consulting team! Tune in to hear what we heard and how we’re incorporating your ideas into zoning for the future!
In Person
Nolensville Town Hall
7218 Nolensville Rd
Nolensville TN
Online Webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88420138303?pwd=QkwrWmZDaktPYVptUkhBdHNYaDZFdz09
Planapalooza Videos
You can find all of our Planapalooza videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD25Z7t1eZR12Z77DZlIvllx80aO3uzvf
Mapping Workshop
Add your markers to the map to tell us what you love about Athens and what opportunities you think there are for improvement!. You will need to be registered and signed in to the site in order to place your markers!
Just zoom in to find a location you are looking for, right click to place your marker and then you can use your mouse to drag it to the correct location. Choose the category that represents your marker:
- Places of Opportunity
- Places That Need Improvement
- Places You Love
- Something We Should See (anywhere in the world)
Be sure to tell us WHY you placed markers in each location using the marker description.
Repeat as many times as you’d like!
Note: If you have an idea about a neighborhood or a larger area, just put your marker near the area, and let us know in the comment. If your idea isn’t location-specific, you can still put it on the map, just note that it’s “Not Location-Specific.”
Here are some things to think about as you place your markers:
1. What are some places that would be appropriate for infill or redevelopment? (Places of Opportunity)
2. Are there any places that would be appropriate for additional housing? What kinds of housing? (Places of Opportunity or Places That Need Improvement)
3. Are there any places that should be protected from development or redevelopment? (Places You Love or Something We Should See)
4. What are your favorite places to gather with friends, family and other community members? (Places You Love or Something We Should See)
5. Where should additional parks, playgrounds, plazas, squares, trails and greenways be located? (Places of Opportunity)
6. What are some of the best streets for walking and/or biking? (Places You Love)
7. Which roads feel uncomfortable and could use improvements to make them feel more safe and comfortable for walking/biking? (Places That Need Improvement)
8. What parts of the community are experiencing inequity? How could they become more equitable? (Places of Opportunity or Places That Need Improvement )
Bonus points!
Try placing a Something We Should See marker somewhere else in the world – is there an example of something you’ve seen elsewhere that could work in Athens? A great park or playground? Your favorite street? A beautiful building? See if you can find it on the map.
Focus Meetings Discussion Forums
Focus Meetings will be held on Thursday Nov 4th and Friday Nov 5th. These meetings will cover the following topics: Streets & Connectivity, Character & Development and Sustainability & Green Infrastructure.
See the events area for the time and links to participate online. Visit the forums to share your comments!
Mapping Workshop
Add your markers to the map to tell us what you love about the character of Norwalk and what opportunities you think there are for improvement! You will need to be registered and signed into the site in order to place your markers!
Just zoom in to find a location you are looking for, right click to place your marker and then you can use your mouse to drag it to the correct location. Choose the category that represents your marker:
- Places of Opportunity (blue)
- Character that Needs Improvement (red)
- Character You Love (green)
- Something We Should See (anywhere in the world)
Be sure to tell us WHY you placed markers in each location using the marker description.
Repeat as many times as you’d like!
Note: If you have an idea about a neighborhood or a larger area, just put your marker near the area, and let us know in the comment. If your idea isn’t location-specific, you can still put it on the map, just note that it’s “Not Location-Specific.”
