Mike Maltais, Staff writer
BRIDGEPORT – Every city utility account customer will be receiving a survey in the mail this week requesting feedback concerning a revitalization project aimed at the city’s State Route 173 business corridor.
Bridgeport has been awarded grants from both the Washington State Department of Commerce and the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority that will be applied to the preparation of a community revitalization plan.
“The focus of the effort is to inventory existing land uses along the SR 173 corridor through the community, engage residents, businesses and property owners in identification and development of public and private revitalization strategies and priorities,” said a city media release, “and establish goals an d objectives for the actions needed to implement the revitalization plan.”
Normally a public hearing would be scheduled to take public comment, but the current public health emergency required city officials to reach out to community residents with the survey by mail. It is requested that surveys be returned no later than May 15 to: City of Bridgeport, P.O.B. 640, Bridgeport, WA 98813.
The surveys can also be deposited in the payment drop at city hall or at the Douglas County PUD office in Bridgeport. Residents can also complete the survey online on the city’s website bridgeportwashington.net.
“If the revitalization plan for the city is to accurately reflect the ideas, needs and desires of our community, it is vital that you take the time to complete and return the survey,” the media release said.
With the help and guidance of city planner Kurt Danison city officials and city council members have been discussing the components and funding required to put together the initial steps for a revitalization project.
“It’s something we’ve been wanting to do,” said Mayor Janet Conklin. “This is for the citizens of Bridgeport.”
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