TPMA today announced it has partnered with the Planning and Development Services of Kenton County (PDSKC) and the Kenton County Planning Commission (KCPC) as their strategic consultant to review their Comprehensive Plan, lead as series of public engagement sessions, and provide recommendations and updates for promoting economic development in a post covid world. This is an important milestone in PDSKC’s mission to lead their communities, foster growth, and enhance quality of life through creative planning.
“We are very excited to partner with the Planning and Development Services of Kenton County and the Kenton County Planning Commission on the update of their Comprehensive Plan. The leadership at PDSKC has shown a deep commitment to making sure stakeholders and citizens have the chance to contribute to this update, and we look forward to supporting this effort” says Cecilia Harry, Director of Economic Development at TPMA.
TPMA will take a deep dive into the current Comprehensive Plan with particular attention to the elements of Housing, Community Facilities, Economy, and Land Use. Through inclusive public engagement, TPMA will provide recommendations on how these elements can respond to the physical, social, and economic changes resulting from the pandemic. The project is set to conclude in the fall of 2024.
“We are looking forward to working with TPMA and excited about the expertise they will bring to this important project,” says Andy Videkovich, Planning Manager at PDSKC, “The pandemic has shifted the way that people live, work, and play in Kenton County. This update will focus on how the Plan can adapt to these changes to drive community development, growth, and safety in this new era.
About KCPC:
The KCPC is made up of 20 citizen members appointed by the county judge/executive and mayors. Together they represent the unique needs of each jurisdiction in Kenton County and play a critical role in deciding how land is used and developed throughout the county. The KCPC is mandated to review and readopt the County’s Comprehensive Plan every five years. A full rewrite of the plan was adopted in 2014 and a review and readoption of the plan occurred in 2019. The current review and readoption are scheduled to be completed in the Fall of 2024.
About PDSKC:
PDSKC serves Kenton County and the 19 jurisdictions that comprise the government structure within the county. PDSKC is the professional staff for the KCPC. PDSKC is dedicated to leading communities and striving to foster growth and prosperity within our community by providing the highest quality service to our customers. PDSKC enhances the quality of life through safety and protection of our community, creative planning, and deliberate guidance toward principled goals.