City of Berkley Announces Its Master Plan Public Engagement Activities

Media contacts: Torri Mathes, City of Berkley; 248-658-3333; tmathes@berkleymich.net
Erin Schlutow, City of Berkley; 248-658-3320; eschlutow@berkleymich.net

Berkley, MI – May 14, 2020 – City staff and Carlisle Wortman Associates (CWA), the professional planning consultant firm assisting the City in developing the Master Plan, would like to share its immersive community engagement activities with residents, businesses, and community partners.

CWA is reaching out to interested parties to attend focus group interviews to gather input from specialized groups within the community; such as local businesses, local service groups, Berkley school administration and students, municipal infrastructure and mass transit groups such as, SMART, RTA, Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), Berkley Public Works, and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). These community groups can provide valuable insight as to how to plan for every person in the community.

Additionally, Wednesday, May 20, 2020, has been established as "Master Plan Day," upon receiving City Council’s declaration at the last council meeting. Staff are encouraging Berkley residents, business owners, and those representing all facets of the Berkley community to share their thoughts by going to tinyurl.com/berkleymasterplansurvey. The deadline to submit to feedback is Friday, May 29, 2020. 

Staff has also set up a voicemail box for any residents wanting to leave a message with their ideas at 248-658-3327, or they can email masterplan@berkleymich.net.

The City of Berkley is also inviting all members of the community to attend eight interactive webinars with CWA, which will be broadcast through the City’s cable station. The webinars provide valuable information about the Master Plan process and why a current Master Plan is essential for every community. Additionally, the webinars serve as an opportunity to examine a specific Master Plan topic, such as parking, housing, infrastructure, etc. If you are unable to attend the webinars, staff has set up a drop-in day following each webinar for anyone who was not able to partake in the activity that day. The following webinar details are listed below:

Topic

Date/Time

Webinar Information

Drop-In Day/Time

What is a Master Plan?

Tuesday,
May 19
@ 4 PM

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86833445231
Phone: +1 312 626 6799
Webinar ID: 868 3344 5231

Thursday,
May 21
@ 3 PM

Existing Conditions in Berkley

Tuesday,
May 26
@ 4 PM

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89375785053
Phone: +1 312 626 6799
Webinar ID: 893 7578 5053

Thursday,
May 28
@ 3 PM

Parking

Tuesday,
June 2
@ 6 PM

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86745254476
Phone: +1 646 558 8656
Webinar ID: 867 4525 4476

Wednesday,
June 3
@ 6 PM

Gathering Spaces

Thursday,
June 4
@ 11 AM

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89855376159
Phone: +1 312 626 6799
Webinar ID: 898 5537 6159

Friday,
June 5
@ 4 PM

Stormwater, utilities & green infrastructure

Thursday,
June 11
@ 6 PM

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83019623238
Phone: +1 312 626 6799
Webinar ID: 830 1962 3238

Friday,
June 12
@ 4 PM

Corridors:
11 Mile, 12 Mile, Coolidge,
Greenfield & Woodward

Tuesday,
June 16
@ 11 AM

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85385665759
Phone: +1 646 558 8656
Webinar ID: 853 8566 5759

Thursday,
June 18
@ 6 PM

Housing

Wednesday,
June 24
@ 6 PM

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84131927203
Phone: +1 646 558 8656
Webinar ID: 841 3192 7203

Friday,
June 26
@ 4 PM

Community editing of Draft
Vision, Goals and Objectives for the Master Plan

Tuesday,
June 30
@ 6 PM

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84838944713
Phone: +1 312 626 6799
Webinar ID: 848 3894 4713

Thursday,
July 2
@ 11 AM

Drop-In Zoom Information:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://berkleymich.zoom.us/j/93579669069

Meeting ID: 935 7966 9069
Phone: +1 312 626 6799



To learn more and stay up-to-date with Berkley’s Master Plan process, visit www.berkleymich.org/masterplan.

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