Comprehensive Plan
Thank you for your input on this important effort. Commenting modules closed on February 16, 2024. The steering committee is now reviewing your input to complete the final draft plan. Check this page for project updates.
Community Open House
Over 200 residents attended the open house to provide input on the draft plan. The plan has been informed by all public input received to date, including the statistically valid community survey, online engagement, the community workshop, focus group calls, and several other in-person engagements. The steering committee is working with the planning consultant to incorporate your feedback into a final draft version of the plan. The final draft will then be reviewed by Planning Commission and City Council before the plan is adopted by City Council.
Click Links Below to View Materials from the Community Open House
- Open House Station Display Boards (link)
- (includes Goals and Objectives, Focus Area Maps, Future Land Use Map, Survey Results)
- Project Overview Slideshow (link)
- Jan 31 Project Update (click on video below)
What other engagement has been completed?
This project page for online engagement has been available for more than one year. An interactive community workshop was held on June 7, 2023. 160+ residents attended to share feedback on topics like housing, key challenges and opportunities, key focus areas, and more. A community survey was mailed to 3,000 households to obtain a statistically valid response. Hudson's response rate was 20%, far higher than the typical community response rate of about 12-15%. The same survey was also available online and received an additional 652 responses for a total of more than 1,200 community survey responses. Steering committee members attended several community events to hear from more residents, resulting in an additional 220+ comments. The steering committee and planning consultant facilitated 8 focus group conversations, which captured additional insights from more than 50 community representatives in key groups such as business owners, nonprofit leaders, and youth. Participants for the focus groups were nominated by steering committee members. The steering committee has reviewed the significant public input received to date and has worked with the planning consultant to develop a draft plan framework, which was presented at the Community Open House on January 31. Watch the video at the top of this page to see the presentation from the Jan 31, 2024 open house.
The community survey results were summarized at the open house. The full results are available here:
Thank you for your input on this important effort. Commenting modules closed on February 16, 2024. The steering committee is now reviewing your input to complete the final draft plan. Check this page for project updates.
Community Open House
Over 200 residents attended the open house to provide input on the draft plan. The plan has been informed by all public input received to date, including the statistically valid community survey, online engagement, the community workshop, focus group calls, and several other in-person engagements. The steering committee is working with the planning consultant to incorporate your feedback into a final draft version of the plan. The final draft will then be reviewed by Planning Commission and City Council before the plan is adopted by City Council.
Click Links Below to View Materials from the Community Open House
- Open House Station Display Boards (link)
- (includes Goals and Objectives, Focus Area Maps, Future Land Use Map, Survey Results)
- Project Overview Slideshow (link)
- Jan 31 Project Update (click on video below)
What other engagement has been completed?
This project page for online engagement has been available for more than one year. An interactive community workshop was held on June 7, 2023. 160+ residents attended to share feedback on topics like housing, key challenges and opportunities, key focus areas, and more. A community survey was mailed to 3,000 households to obtain a statistically valid response. Hudson's response rate was 20%, far higher than the typical community response rate of about 12-15%. The same survey was also available online and received an additional 652 responses for a total of more than 1,200 community survey responses. Steering committee members attended several community events to hear from more residents, resulting in an additional 220+ comments. The steering committee and planning consultant facilitated 8 focus group conversations, which captured additional insights from more than 50 community representatives in key groups such as business owners, nonprofit leaders, and youth. Participants for the focus groups were nominated by steering committee members. The steering committee has reviewed the significant public input received to date and has worked with the planning consultant to develop a draft plan framework, which was presented at the Community Open House on January 31. Watch the video at the top of this page to see the presentation from the Jan 31, 2024 open house.
The community survey results were summarized at the open house. The full results are available here:
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Traffic
about 1 month agoCLOSED: Thank you for your input.Survey results indicated that traffic is the top concern among residents, but the majority of residents (89%) expressed an interest in a community or recreation center. A facility like this would increase traffic to some degree. How should City Council balance interest in a community/recreation center with concerns about traffic? What locations in the City might have particularly high or low tolerances for increased traffic?
Echoabout 1 month agoMaintain ALL of the YDC property as open space and park so we don’t create traffic issues on Hines Hill with new development.
0 comment0Joannabout 2 months agoCan't we use the lower floor of the new City Hall? I remember it was mentioned, especially for seniors. Or upgrade Barlow Community Center.
0 comment0Mac2 months agoA Community Center on Hines Hills property would be a great use of the land Hudson purchased years ago
0 comment0Ron Brubakerabout 2 months agoBuy LifeCenter Plus
Hudson City Council should strongly consider buying and refurbishing LifeCenter Plus. The cost to refurbish is generally significantly less than that of new construction. The impact on traffic there would be minimal as it is away from downtown yet easy to get to. It has a front entrance with a 4 lanes and turn lane and a side entrance with 2 more lanes on the side entrance. It also has lots of parking. Quite importantly, having the city take it over, avoids the issue of putting LCP out of business by opening a new fitness center. If LCP goes bankrupt, it will put a large number of employees out of jobs and likely sit there empty for years. And consider that LCP has a lot to offer. It has a huge selection of facilities, equipment, and programs. And it has offerings for all age groups. For kids there is a nursery, a wading pool, a larger pool with slides, and climbing wall. For adults there are indoor facilities for basketball, pickleball, racquetball, badminton, volleyball, spinning, swimming, and a running/walking track. For elder members, there is an indoor warm water pool with a river walk and it is handicap accessible. The list of available exercise equipment is too long to list here and so is the list of classes that they are able to offer. And after a good workout, there are locker rooms with showers, steam rooms, saunas, and hot tubs. I'm sure the city could refurbish LCP and turn it into a first class community recreation center to the benefit of all the citizens of Hudson. And if Hudson determines that a larger facility is needed, it could possibly be expanded to the North and East. Again, these all things that City Council needs to investigate.
0 comment0Ed Carrollabout 2 months agogreening of school
Add solar panels to school rooves. Begin the acquisition of electric school buses
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Property Quality
about 1 month agoCLOSED: Thank you for your input.Most residents (90%) rated the overall appearance of residential properties as excellent or above average and supported a city focus on property maintenance/neighborhood preservation. In your opinion, what makes Hudson’s properties high-quality? What should the City be aware of in order to continue to support high-quality properties?
Joannabout 2 months agoPRESERVATION & maintaining quality to me speaks to KEY HISTORIC STRUCTURES. Perhaps give the Architectural Board more clout?
0 comment0Annabel5 months agoAdd more trees especially along 91 south. Hide utility lines there as well. Dress it up.
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Housing
about 1 month agoCLOSED: Thank you for your input.The majority of residents (54%) indicated that Hudson has ‘not nearly enough’ first-floor living (ranch) housing, yet a large number of residents (32%) indicated that residential growth is ‘too fast’ or ‘much too fast’. How should City Council balance interest in first-floor living options with concerns about rates of residential growth?
Shane2 months agoRanch concepts on land across from Simply Swank.
0 comment0Over55 adult livingabout 2 months agoConsider the Hines Hill property for over 55 active adult community
There is a large number of Hudson residents who want to downsize and stay in Hudson. Creating a community on Hines Hill would not affect downtown traffic.
0 comment0Shane2 months agoRanch concepts in Phase 2 that are affordable
Need to go back to the ranch concepts there.
0 comment0Echoabout 1 month agoEncourage renovation and upgrade of existing 1950s and 1960s ranch homes — there are a lot in our older neighborhoods but many are outdated
0 comment0Tom Kingabout 1 month agoMore compact housing downtown - more vitality
Hudson should encourage more compact housing development. An unserved population are younger homeowners and renters to support restuarants and retail, and add greater talent pool for tech and high talent employers in Hudson.
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Outdoor Pool
about 1 month agoCLOSED: Thank you for your input.Survey results indicated that the top desired amenity is an outdoor pool. What location for a pool might best serve the community? What factors should be considered if an outdoor pool is pursued?
SBCLocalabout 2 months agoMembership Cost
Membership pricing for the pool should be such that it generates enough money to cover the cost of the project. Many people in this area already have private, neighborhood, and country club pool access. Many of us don’t want to fund a pool we will never use.
0 comment0Shane2 months agoWhy not ask the neighborhoods in Hudson with outside pools.
For example ask Hudson Park estates if they would open their pool to Hudson Residents and charge a price to do that to offset costs.
0 comment0Douglas5 months agoRecreational facilities considerations
Based upon the statistical survey, I believe we should be looking at this a bit differently. Four out of the top 5 amenities identified as most important to households in Hudson were outdoor pool, indoor pool, fitness studio/classes, weight equipment). Therefore, the question we should be asking ourselves before weighing in on a location is...what strategy does the steering committee recommend to address the broader set of high priority unmet needs? For example, does the committee recommend a single facility or multiple facilities? I'd also expect a point of view on what sort of impact the creation of a public recreational facility would have on existing private enterprises with similar offerings which already operate within the city of Hudson. Lastly, while it may be beyond the scope of this committee at this point of time, I would think it is necessary to understand a business case before an investment of this magnitude is recommended.
2 comments0Joannabout 2 months agoRecreational facilities like this compete with existing businesses like LifeCenter. We also have swimming through HCER already.
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Recreational Amenities
about 1 month agoCLOSED: Thank you for your input.The majority of residents indicated that they would use the following amenities at least a few times a month if they were offered in a community/recreation center: indoor pool, fitness studio/classes, weight equipment/training, indoor track. These amenities are currently offered at various private providers (small businesses) in Hudson. What are the barriers to accessing these amenities through private providers? Do you think the community’s need for these amenities could be met by increasing the amenities offered at private providers?
Ron Brubakerabout 2 months agoBuy LifeCenter Plus
Hudson City Council should strongly consider buying and refurbishing LifeCenter Plus. The cost to refurbish is generally significantly less than that of new construction. The impact on traffic there would be minimal as it is away from downtown yet easy to get to. It has a front entrance with a 4 lanes and turn lane and a side entrance with 2 more lanes on the side entrance. It also has lots of parking. Quite importantly, having the city take it over, avoids the issue of putting LCP out of business by opening a new fitness center. If LCP goes bankrupt, it will put a large number of employees out of jobs and likely sit there empty for years. And consider that LCP has a lot to offer. It has a huge selection of facilities, equipment, and programs. And it has offerings for all age groups. For kids there is a nursery, a wading pool, a larger pool with slides, and climbing wall. For adults there are indoor facilities for basketball, pickleball, racquetball, badminton, volleyball, spinning, swimming, and a running/walking track. For elder members, there is an indoor warm water pool with a river walk and it is handicap accessible. The list of available exercise equipment is too long to list here and so is the list of classes that they are able to offer. And after a good workout, there are locker rooms with showers, steam rooms, saunas, and hot tubs. I'm sure the city could refurbish LCP and turn it into a first class community recreation center to the benefit of all the citizens of Hudson. And if Hudson determines that a larger facility is needed, it could possibly be expanded to the North and East. Again, these all things that City Council needs to investigate. Share
0 comment0Active Resident2 months agoDo people think these recreational amenities, will be free/available at a below market (tax payer subsidized), rate thus they would utilize?
I question people would utilize more than the existing options options unless available at very reduced rate which tax payers would subsidize.
0 comment0SBCLocalabout 2 months agoMajority? Tax refund?
Majority of ALL citizens want this, or the majority of those who answered the survey? Would non-members be able to apply for a tax refund so that they don’t have to help fund a facility they won’t use?
0 comment0Jim Carstenabout 1 month agoCombination Arts/Recreation Center - Downtown
Many communities combine Arts and Recreation into a blended facility. Hudson needs both! We have a growing music, visual arts and theatre interest among residents as well as ongoing interest in recreation. The goal should be to bring those performances downtown to help our struggling retail and restaurant entities. A performance auditiorium could also bring outside groups, i.e. The Musical Theatre Project, shows to Hudson. This type of facilities management could lessen the overall cost to the taxpayers and improve downtown tenants' traffic flow during evening hours. Currently, larger performance groups of Hudson residents have no suitable place to hold performances and in some cases, have moved to neighboring communities. Our Hudson schools' facilities are frequently not available to these groups during busy performance seasons. Recently, neighboring communities have purchased vacant commercial movie theatres to provide facilities for such endeavors and to also provide "movie nights" and live entertainment. Chagrin Falls has an active community arts center, which provides a gallery area for local artists, a theatre for local groups as well for outside commercial entertainment. It is close to the Chagrin Fall downtown area and benefits the retail and restaurant businesses.
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Commercial Development
about 1 month agoCLOSED: Thank you for your input.Survey results indicated that the majority of residents wanted more dine-in & carry out restaurants, more retail development, and more mixed-use commercial development. What are examples of the types of places you would like to see in each of these categories?
Joannabout 2 months agoAfter living here for ages and focusing on eating/shopping local, if you use what we have there are a lot of options already. Support those.
0 comment0Empty Nester6 months agoModerately priced carry out BBQ restaurant like City Barbeque
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Project Timeline
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Consultant Selection Sept. 2022
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Steering Committee Selection
Comprehensive Plan has finished this stage -
Online Engagement (Let's Talk Hudson)
Comprehensive Plan has finished this stageThe community was asked to respond to questions posted on this page to help the steering committee further understand the community's interests.
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Community Workshop - June 7, 2023
Comprehensive Plan has finished this stageThe community was invited to attend an in-person workshop to provide input about focus areas and the overall vision of Hudson's future.
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Community Survey
Comprehensive Plan has finished this stageResidents were asked to complete a survey indicating the characteristics in Hudson they value most and the areas they see as Hudson's greatest challenges or opportunities, among other questions. A statistically valid and general version of the same community survey were available to residents for 1 month. Results are posted under Resources on the right side of this page.
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Other Engagement Events
Comprehensive Plan has finished this stageThe steering committee set up a table with engagement activities at several community events throughout 2023 to speak with more residents about their ideas for Hudson's future.
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Focus Groups
Comprehensive Plan has finished this stageThe steering committee and planning consultant facilitated 8 focus group conversations, which captured additional insights from representatives in key groups such as business owners, nonprofit leaders, and youth. Participants were selected by the steering committee members.
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Online Engagement (Let's Talk Hudson)
Comprehensive Plan has finished this stageResidents were encouraged to respond to new questions on this page to help the steering committee further understand the community survey results.
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Community Open House - January 31, 2024
Comprehensive Plan has finished this stageThe steering committee has worked with the planning consultant to develop a draft plan based on public input received to date. Join us at the open house to provide feedback on the draft plan. We encourage you to stop by for as long or little as you like.
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Online Engagement (Let's Talk Hudson)
Comprehensive Plan is currently at this stagePlease provide input by making a comment on this project page by February 16, 2024.
Residents who weren't able to attend the community workshop or who have additional ideas after the event will be encouraged to provide feedback online.
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Final Plan - 2023
this is an upcoming stage for Comprehensive PlanThe committee anticipates that public engagement will be complete in February, including all online engagement. The committee will use the extensive resident input to develop a final draft plan to present to Planning Commission and City Council.
Community Survey & Other Engagement Results
- 2023 Statistically Valid Survey Results (raw data & graphs) (2.34 MB) (pdf)
- 2023 General Public Survey Results (raw data only - no graphs available) (138 KB) (pdf)
- 2023 Community Workshop Memo (June 7 workshop summary) (1.8 MB) (pdf)
- 2023 Other Engagement Memo (community events input summary) (1.3 MB) (pdf)
- 2023 Survey Questionnaire (SURVEY IS CLOSED - questionnaire posted for reference only) (296 KB) (pdf)
- 2015 Comprehensive Plan
Meeting Agendas, Minutes, & Videos
FAQs
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Comprehensive Plan
- 1. What is a comprehensive plan? What does it include?
- 2. Why is the City of Hudson working on a comprehensive plan?
- 3. Why are we completing the comprehensive plan now?
- 4. Does the City have a planning consultant to assist with the plan? What is the consultant’s role?
- 5. Who is on the steering committee? How were they selected?
- 6. How can I participate in the plan?
- 7. Who wrote the community survey?
- 8. What is a statistically valid survey?
- 9. What is the difference between the Statistically Valid Survey, General Survey, Workshop Memo, and Other Engagement Memo?
- 10. Will the Comprehensive Plan include areas such as the City-owned land in downtown Hudson and on Hines Hill Road?
Public Engagement
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August 26 2023
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May 30 → July 19 2023
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July 15 2023
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July 01 2023
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June 17 2023
Who's Listening
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Phone (330) 342-1884 Email nsugar@hudson.oh.us -
Community Project Planner
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Steering Committee - Vice Chair
Email obertj7@gmail.com