Community Workshops
Results from Douglas County master plan survey released
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 10:51pm
Douglas County has released the results of a community survey on the Master Plan Text Amendment conducted in September of 2020. More than 1,500 people took the survey, which asked about Agriculture and Conservation, Economic Development, Growth Management, Land Use, Public Facilities, Services, Recreation, and Public Safety. The Master Plan text provides additional guidance on the long- term development of the County (over the next 10-20 years). The text defines current issues and needs in the community.
Column: Knowing the signs of suicide … and the misconceptions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/19/2018 - 6:26pm
Suicide is a public health issue that impacts everyone. For some of us, we are reminded of suicide daily. Yet, it is important to know that suicide can be prevented.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is one of the top ten causes of death in the United States. The leading reason for suicide is unmanaged depression or a mood disorder. Considering that 20 to 25 percent of Americans are affected by depression, it is important to know the signs that may help save someone’s life.
Tahoe Shoreline Plan released; Decade-long moratoriums could be lifted
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/08/2018 - 1:48pm
LAKE TAHOE, CA/NV – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) today released a draft environmental impact statement for a proposed Shoreline Plan for Lake Tahoe. The draft report is available for two months of public review and comment that will conclude Monday, July 9.
Column: Lake Tahoe Shoreline Plan on track
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/19/2018 - 5:10pm
Lake Tahoe’s shoreline is a place of majestic beauty with sandy beaches and secluded, boulder-strewn coves. It’s where residents and visitors alike go to enjoy Tahoe’s famously cold, clear water, whether they are dipping their toes in for the first time or launching their boat, kayak, or paddleboard for a daily outing.
Placer County sustainability workshop in Kings Beach
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/04/2018 - 12:46am
Residents are invited to become involved as Placer County develops a Sustainability Plan which will outline ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and manage climate risks that threaten property value, natural resources and Placer quality of life
There will be two community workshops in March where the public can learn about the plan’s purpose and goals and how to become involved in the planning process.
Placer County looking for someone to reinvent Tahoe City firehouse properties
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/11/2017 - 11:53pm
Next to Commons Beach in North Lake Tahoe are the Place County owned Fire Station 51 and adjacent properties, and they are looking for someone to reinvent the area into a mixed-use development.
Experienced mixed-use development firms and other interested parties are invited to submit letters of interest for a long-term lease and their reuse concept for the former firehouse, Tahoe Community Center building and the former visitor center building.
NDOT seeks public's input on their long range transportation plan
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 10:34pm
Event Date:
September 21, 2017 - 5:00pm
Have an opinion about road projects in Nevada?
Now is the time to let the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) know through a series of community workshops and online feedback forms.
Community input sought for creation of a Tahoe Shoreline Plan
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/07/2016 - 8:22pm
Event Date:
November 3, 2016 - 6:00pm
A collaborative planning process to enhance and protect the 72 miles of Lake Tahoe shoreline has begun, and they would like public input to complete the plan.
There will be two workshops this fall to help guide creation of a Shoreline Plan that not only protects the scenic shoreline, but enhances recreational access to the lake.
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is seeking community input during the workshops which will be held on the North Shore on Wednesday, Sept. 21 and at the south end on Thursday, Nov. 3.
Working to protect our shoreline and enhance recreation access
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 4:50pm
Millions of people visit our region each year, and the shoreline is where most of them go to enjoy the beauty and the cold, famously clear water of Lake Tahoe.
The shoreline is also where a challenging mix of planning issues converge: Protecting the environment and our lake’s awe-inspiring scenery, managing recreation access, and respecting private property rights.
South Lake Tahoe's Year in Review - 2014
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/07/2015 - 8:58pm
The following is a summary of accomplishments during 2014 by the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Strategic Priority: Fiscal Sustainability
The most important issue facing cities and local agencies is continued steadfast attention to the budget, both short term and long term fiscal impacts.
· Implemented “budget watch” approach to financial analysis; a year-long effort evaluating state, national and global economic impacts for South Shore economy, and capital investment opportunities
South Lake Tahoe's Year in Review - 2014
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/07/2015 - 8:50pm
The following is a summary of accomplishments during 2014 by the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Strategic Priority: Fiscal Sustainability
The most important issue facing cities and local agencies is continued steadfast attention to the budget, both short term and long term fiscal impacts.
· Implemented “budget watch” approach to financial analysis; a year-long effort evaluating state, national and global economic impacts for South Shore economy, and capital investment opportunities
Meyers Residents Turn Out to Fight For their Community
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 12:44am
Information was circulating that Meyers was going to be taken over by large parking garages and other unwanted development including a Athlete's Village or Basecamp type feature, much of what was created by a now buried Catalyst Plan. "The Catalyst Project is dead," El Dorado County Supervisor Norma Santiago told the packed house at the California Conservation Corp (CCC) building in Meyers on Wednesday night.
Community Workshop on Meyers Area Plan
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/24/2014 - 10:54pm
Event Date:
February 26, 2014 - 6:00pm
On February 26th, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., the Meyers Community Advisory Council (MCAC) will be hosting a community workshop to discuss and compare the existing Meyers Community Plan with the proposed Meyers Area Plan. All residents and businesses in the unincorporated area of El Dorado County on the South Shore are invited to actively participate in the realization of this vision and are encouraged to offer input.
An additional public workshop will be held on March 19th, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, to review the Proposed Meyers Area Plan.
Parks, Recreation and Tourism Workshops for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/19/2013 - 7:10pm
Event Date:
December 11, 2013 - 6:30pm
El Dorado County, Douglas County, and the City of South Lake Tahoe are hosting two community workshops on December 11-12, 2013 to discuss the role that outdoor recreation plays in enhancing tourism and community livability for the South Shore. This is a great opportunity for residents to share their insights about parks, recreation, trails, events and programs, so that recreation opportunities can be improved in the future.
Community workshops for US/50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/29/2012 - 1:52pmEvent Date:
October 30, 2012 - 5:00pm
Two US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project workshops are planned in the coming days. The first will be Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 5-7 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College, Aspen Room. Another meeting is planned for Nov. 7 from 1-3 p.m. at Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe, Tallac Ballroom.
The South Shore Community Revitalization Projection is being considered to promote increased safety, efficient traffic flow and environmental and visual improvements along Highway 50. For more information go here.
