October Open House Review 120+ Attendees

Results of the Open House/Public Meeting – Common Themes from the Group Discussion

Most critical issues facing Oak Ridge North today:• Traffic/traffic flow/traffic congestion• Code enforcement• Economic development• Taxes• Crime/communication from police

department/security

Types of retail stores that are missing in Oak Ridge North:• Restaurants/dining options• Boutique shops• Hotels• Dry cleaners• Grocery store (larger/alternative)• Ice cream/yogurt shop

Results of the Open House/Public Meeting – Common Themes from the Group Discussion

20 years from now, what would you like to see changed:• Sidewalk, walking and biking paths• Landscaping and improved appearance – clean,

well kept• Things to attract young adults

20 years from now, what would like to see remain the same:• Hometown feel/small town appeal• Trees • Police and fire department• Community activities

Results of the Open House/Public Meeting – Sticker Dot Activity

Potential solutions to slow neighborhood traffic:• Traffic circles (13 dots)• Speed bumps (10 dots)• Center islands (10 dots)

How would you like to see Hanna Road transition in the future?• Offer more restaurants (25 dots)• Mixed use of retail/office/residential (16 dots)

Key areas of neighborhood issues and concerns:• Landscape/lawn care (42 dots)• Front façade/general maintenance needed (25

dots)

Solutions to resolve neighborhood issues:• Incentives to encourage home repairs (29 dots)• Sidewalks where feasible by the City (23 dots)