The Oak Ridge Municipal Planning Commission and the City’s Community Development Department are continuing to accept citizen feedback while they finalize content for the City Blueprint Plan, a citywide vision and guide for future growth and development in Oak Ridge.
The Plan identifies the important issues that affect the community, desired goals and outcomes, and action steps that can be annually prioritized by City leaders, based on available resources.

To be successful, the City Blueprint must also demonstrate broad community input and support. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback as the draft Blueprint nears adoption. There are several opportunities for public review and comment:

• Attend a Planning Commission work session or regular meeting, most Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. View meeting agendas: http://oakridgetn.gov/boardsandcommissions.aspx?Planning-Commission.
• Visit the City Blueprint website to take online surveys and share information with others. http://oakridgetn.gov/online/blueprint.
• Leave a written comment card at the Blueprint display boards located in the lobbies of the Library, Chamber of Commerce, and Utility Business Office.
• View more information and add comments in the “Blueprint Room,” a dedicated space located in the Community Development office at the Municipal Building (during regular business hours).
• Attend a Community Open House to view a more complete draft Plan before it is approved by the Planning Commission and speak with Planning Staff and Planning Commission members.
  • Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Oak Ridge High School from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, February 7, 2019, at Grove Theater, 123 Randolph Road, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Make a request for Planning Staff to give a brief presentation to your community group or organization.
• Contact the Community Development Department for special accommodation and assistance with input or participation.

For more information on the Oak Ridge City Blueprint project, contact the Community Development Department at (865) 425-3531 or visit http://oakridgetn.gov/online/blueprint.