Sign-Up for Comprehensive Plan Focus Groups!

Help Shape Springfield’s Future!

Sign-Up Information:

Let us know you’re coming by RSVP’ing via the Online Form, available here: https://forms.gle/Zrnp55rxc354fiUk6 or by calling the Township between the hours of 8-4:30pm, Monday – Friday at: 610-346-6700.

We look forward to seeing you! Thank you for being a part of shaping Springfield Township’s future.

Springfield Township is kicking off the process to update its Comprehensive Plan! As part of this effort, the Township is holding a series of topic-based Focus Groups to be held in-person at the Township Building and via Zoom on Wednesday, May 18^th and Thursday, May 19^th. The Springfield Comprehensive Plan Focus Groups are open to all interested residents, community members, and other Springfield stakeholders such as businesses, community organizations, and public sector partners. These Focus Groups are the first of many opportunities to participate in the Comprehensive Plan development process, which began in April 2022 and is expected to wrap-up by August 2023.

What is a Comprehensive Plan?

A comprehensive plan enables a community to establish its vision, goals, and aspirations for the future. The Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Code (MPC) authorizes local jurisdictions to identify areas where growth and various types of private development (residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural) will occur so that a full range of public infrastructure services, including sewer, water, highways, police and fire protection, public schools, parks, open space and other services can be adequately planned and provided as needed to accommodate growth.

Want to share your voice? Sign-up to be a part of the process!

Join your neighbors to discuss the Township’s current strengths and challenges as well as opportunities and areas for improvement over the next ten years. The Focus Groups will be convened by the topics listed below. All residents, community members, and stakeholders with interests or opinions in these areas should sign-up! Participants are welcome to sign-up for multiple Focus Groups.

Springfield Comprehensive Plan – Focus Groups:

Public Services: Public groups (e.g., Palisades School District, Township Water Authority, Township Police and emergency services, neighboring municipalities) provide services in the township. Discussion may consider education, digital infrastructure, road maintenance, zoning regulation, or other topics germane to public services. .
Economic Development: Existing and prospective businesses (including commercial, industrial, service sector, construction, agricultural/farming, home-based businesses, etc.) to elucidate the Township’s current economic environment, and opportunities for improvement.
Springfield Folks: Springfield Residents, from youth to seniors, shall consider needs and opportunities regarding the quality of life of Springfield in general. The discussion might touch on public transportation, recreation, parks, open space and conservation, or mitigation of climate change effects. .
Community Organizations: Nonprofits, volunteer organizations, community/neighborhood groups, faith-based organizations, and their role in enhancing quality of life, the environment, and community engagement.

Schedule and Sign Up:

All Focus Groups will be held in a hybrid virtual/in-person format on Wednesday, May 18^th and Thursday, May 19^th. The Focus Group schedule is below.

In-Person Location: Springfield Township Municipal Building, 2320 Township Road, Quakertown PA 18951
Zoom Link (same for all Focus Groups): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86458029913?pwd=SXhyclczNUNRT0kxbUl6KzVLaHJoZz09

Focus Group	Date/Time
Public Services	Wednesday, May 18^th from 5:30-7PM
Economic Development	Wednesday, May 18^th from 7:30-9PM
Springfield Folks	Thursday, May 19^th from 5:30-7PM
Community Organizations	Thursday, May 19^th from 7:30-9PM

Sign-Up Information:

We look forward to seeing you! Thank you for being a part of shaping Springfield Township’s future.