About Us
Promoting citizen involvement in community planning
To promote, develop and support, through citizen involvement, land use policies and non-profit community activities that enhance and preserve the historic, recreational, ecological and cultural qualities of the Cottage Grove community.
Our membership consists of friends and neighbors living in the Cottage Grove area. Our members include former planning commissioners, retired teachers, writers, artists, moms, historians, long time residents, and new comers alike. We care about our entire community and work to make sure citizens have a voice in planning the future of Cottage Grove.
- Promote citizen involvement in community planning.
- Improve and update the comprehensive plan and other relevant city ordinances.
- Build constructive relationships with local governments.
- Encourage smart growth that is compatible with current infrastructure.
- Engage in dialog with the real estate community.
- Reform the local land use planning process so it's more citizen friendly.