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Find neighborhood plans, check the latest recorded stage and prepare for the next public conversation.
A charrette brings neighbors and planners together to explore ideas for an area. How to take part ↓
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. YOUR NEXT QUESTION.
28 studies
Study titles open official Metro resources in a new tab. “Discuss this study” starts a private inquiry to Jessica.
Metro’s 2026 announcements describe these initiatives as ongoing. Open the project page for the latest materials and participation opportunities.
A study of policy, zoning, design and development processes in Downtown, Midtown, Music Row and the East Bank.
September 2026: existing-conditions report released; the next phase develops potential policy and regulatory scenarios.
Read Metro’s dated update ↗A countywide effort connecting natural-resource analysis, community input and conservation priorities.
Launched March 2026; Metro anticipates completion in fall 2027. See the project page for participation updates.
Read Metro’s dated update ↗Metro still lists these four studies as current, but the project records below are older. Check the noted stage before planning to participate.
Adaptive reuse, potential housing and connections to Wharf Park.
Metro lists this as current. Its project page describes 2023 engagement; no new participation date is confirmed here.
Mobility, parking and access around Cheekwood, Warner Parks and surrounding neighborhoods.
Implementation plan adopted January 9, 2025. Still on Metro’s current list; follow the project page for implementation updates.
Potential reuse of the former Bellevue library and fire-station property.
Metro lists this as current. Posted meeting materials are from October 2023; check with Planning for the next opportunity.
Potential reuse of a former school property to meet community needs.
Metro lists this as current. Posted meeting materials are from October 2023; check with Planning for the next opportunity.
All 22 entries in Metro’s completed-study list. A completed study does not mean every recommendation has been built or every property rezoned. Older pages may retain historical meeting notices.
A CLOSER LOOK / HIGHLAND HEIGHTS
Highland Heights offers a clear example of a charrette: community discussion, design exploration and a plan to guide future decisions. Metro’s study followed the March 2018 charrette and was adopted June 14, 2018.
The plan addresses development character and land-use policy. A policy change does not change a property’s zoning. Check the current parcel record and any later actions before relying on an older map.
Understand zoning versus land-use policy ↗Jessica created a film to share her vision with planning staff during the Highland Heights charrette. Watch her 2018 contribution alongside the official records.
Watch Jessica’s charrette film ↗A participant’s perspective; the official plan is Metro’s work.PDFs open at Metro. Large files may take a moment on mobile.
Study overview & complete document list Adopted study · June 2018 · PDF, about 27 MB Adopted appendix / charrette report · PDF, about 29 MBThese are process records, not the adopted plan or current zoning.
Draft building-types plan · PDF, about 11 MB Draft mobility plan · PDF, about 16 MB Workshop presentations, maps & other draftsBRING A QUESTION. LISTEN WITH CARE.
A charrette is a collaborative planning process: workshops, conversations and design presentations where people help shape ideas for an area. It is an opportunity to contribute local knowledge, ask questions and understand competing needs.
Find the boundary map and latest materials. Identify whether you are reading a draft, an adopted plan or an implementation update.
Research a property ↗Use Metro’s event calendar and the project page to confirm the meeting, survey or comment window. An old meeting notice is not a new invitation.
Planning events & public meetingsExplain what you value, the change you are responding to and the outcome you hope to see. Be specific about access, housing, safety or neighborhood character.
Get help preparing a letter ↗Review revised plans, staff reports and official actions. Submit formal comments through the channel the responsible agency specifies.
Find agendas, deadlines & recordings ↗A study explores direction and may inform policy. A rezoning changes the zoning rules through its own approval process. A permit concerns a particular proposal. Participation in one process does not grant approval in another.
How Jessica helps with rezoning & entitlements ↗Compare Metro approval processes ↗CHOOSE YOUR NEXT STEP
Start with the question you need answered. We agree on scope, fees and timing before work begins. Browsing these public resources is free.
Compare scope & pricing before you inquire ↗Sources checked October 28, 2026. Includes all 26 entries in Metro’s Local Planning Studies directory plus two newer initiatives. This is a reviewed directory, not a live feed.
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