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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />F.S. 163.3191 endows local jurisdictions with increased autonomy to assess <br />the imperative of comprehensive plan updates and are obliged to notify the <br />state land planning agency (FloridaCommerce) accordingly. Indian River <br />County is slated to furnish its notification letter to Florida Commerce by <br />October 1, 2024, affirming whether amendments are warranted to align with <br />contemporary state mandates. <br />Public Engagement <br />As part of completing the EAR process for the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, <br />Indian River County, with the support of Kimley-Horn, invited citizens and <br />stakeholders to provide input on the Plan and inform the final <br />recommendations for updates now and in the near future. <br />For several reasons, public engagement is crucial to the EAR process in <br />comprehensive planning. <br />◊ Involving the public ensures that the diverse needs and viewpoints of <br />the community are considered, leading to more inclusive and <br />representative decision-making. <br />◊ Public engagement also fosters transparency and accountability, as it allows residents to have a voice in shaping <br />the future of their neighborhoods. <br />◊ Moreover, engaging the public can help planners and decision-makers gain valuable insights and local knowledge <br />that may not be apparent through technical analysis alone. <br />Overall, public engagement helps build trust, ownership, and support for the EAR process's outcomes, ultimately leading <br />to more effective and sustainable urban planning decisions. <br />Public engagement activities were hosted locally and online during the fall of 2023. Each workshop included five (5) <br />stations to collect community input using thought-provoking activities. Staff and the Kimley-Horn team also interacted with <br />station attendees, answering questions and listening to their feedback. Appendix B. Public Engagement Summary Report <br />PAGE 5