It’s time to weigh in on draft documents for the Forward 2045 plan

Here’s how you can provide input on the strategic plan that’s been crafted so far.

Bridge with city skyline in background. Cars and a green bus are under the bridge on a four-lane highway.

Guiding principles of the Forward 2045 comprehensive plan are equity, livability, and resiliency.

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Winston-Salem and Forsyth County leaders have been busy taking your ideas to make our city better + creating the Forward 2045 strategic plan. Now, they need your help putting the finishes touches on draft documents.

Four public input meetings will be held in July and August for community members to drop in and share their thoughts. Here’s when and where you can do that:

  • Wednesday, July 24 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Rural Hall Branch Library, 7125 Broad St., Rural Hall
  • Wednesday, July 31 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Sprague Street Community Center, 1350 E. Sprague St.
  • Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Minnie Lee Davis Harris Community Center, 2020 NE 14th St.
  • Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | South Fork Community Center, 4403 Country Club Rd.

Can’t make it to a meeting? You can also provide comments online through Friday, Aug. 16. Leaders hope to adopt the plan in the fall of 2024.

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