Welcome to the web-based community engagement portal for the City of Genoa's planning process to update its Comprehensive Plan and conduct a Housing Study (the City's Strategic Plan will also be updated). The Comprehensive Plan was last updated in 2003, so this is a prime opportunity to revisit the Comprehensive Plan to ensure its vision, goals, and strategies are aligned with current City values and aspirations for growth and development in Genoa.

In addition to this About tab, please check out the other informational materials on the left sidebar of the map to learn more about different aspects of this project.

How do I participate?

To learn how to leave comments on the map, click here for a step-by-step guide of instructions.

What topics should I consider?

Below are a few questions to keep in mind as you share your thoughts.  You may either answer any of these questions or use them as starting points to prompt your own thoughts.

• What are Genoa's key assets to preserve?
• What physical constraints limit Genoa's ability to grow and develop?
• Are there certain properties or sites that should be rehabbed or redeveloped?
• What new businesses would you like to see? Where should they go?
• What new housing types would you like to see? Where should they go?
• Are there certain streets or intersections that raise concerns? (e.g., speeding, pedestrian safety, road conditions, etc.)
• Where should new bike paths or trails go?

How long will this mapping activity be open?

This web-based mapping activity will be operational for the duration of the community input phase of the project.

How often can I comment?

Come back as many times as you like and as your time allows.  Your feedback will help the City understand which issues are important to the community to address in the Comprehensive Plan and Housing Study.

How do I learn more?

Learn more at the project website:
https://egretandox.mysocialpinpoint.com/genoa

Who may I contact for more information?

Mim Evans, mevans@niu.edu
Project Manager, NIU Center for Governmental Studies

Todd Vanadilok, todd@egretandox.com
Project Planner, Egret & Ox Planning