A new public consultation that will go a long way to deciding how Dundee will shape up in future was launched today.
People are being invited to have their say in forming a new development plan for the city, which will replace the present plan which was adopted in 2005.
The seven-week exercise will make people aware that the plan is being prepared, identify individuals and groups that want to be involved in it or kept informed, seek initial views on any major issues and pick out potential development sites across the city.
Development convener Will Dawson said, “The consultation provides a great opportunity for the people of the city to get on board at ground level by helping to make sure that as many relevant land use planning issues and as much information as possible are identified.
“With the potential to affect the lives of everyone who lives in, works in or visits Dundee, the earlier people engage in the preparation of the plan the better so I would encourage anyone with an interest in the future of their city to come forward with comments.”
Setting out the strategy that will guide future development of the city for five years, the plan will also provide broad indications of growth for up to 10 years. It will also contain policies and proposals covering principal land use issues.
The process of preparing, consultation and adoption of the new plan is expected to continue to late 2014. Anyone wishing to take part should contact the council or visit www.dundeecity.gov.uk