Residents contribute suggestions for growth plan

Click title for story link. By Shelly GodefrinNews Chief staff Published: Friday, November 14, 2008 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 14, 2008 at 8:05 a.m. WINTER HAVEN - Residents had a chance to help plan the future of Winter Haven at a community meeting Thursday morning. The information received during this and other meetings will be used in preparation for the city's Evaluation and Appraisal Report and a new comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan, which is created about every 10 years, will be used for the city's growth through 2020. Senior Planner Sean Byers said the purpose the meetings is to look at what has worked and what hasn't worked in the past.