b)
A written survey that was mailed to residents and businesses asking a range of questions about the City (approximately 600 citizens completed the survey).
c)
Confidential interviews with 22 persons conducted by the consultant to obtain additional information regarding community conditions, issues, and concerns.

Also, City Council conducted a community open house and five neighborhood meetings to review preliminary goals and objectives. Approximately 30 residents attended the open house and between 15 and 20 residents attended each of the five neighborhood meetings. Additionally, a city consultant (Strategic Visioning, Inc.) conducted a telephone survey to assess the community’s level of satisfaction with City services and to gather opinions on the draft goals and objectives. The survey included contacting 400 households.

COMMUNITY SETTING

The City of Oakwood covers an area of approximately three square miles, located two and one-half miles south of downtown Dayton. It is convenient to several major institutions, employment centers, and cultural and entertainment facilities.

Oakwood is a mature, built-up community with a population of approximately 9,200 persons. In terms of physical development, Oakwood is composed primarily of low-density, single-family neighborhoods and has an established reputation as a premier residential community.

THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SUMMARY

The “Comprehensive Plan Summary” contains information regarding: a) issues and concerns, b) goals and objectives, c) land-use recommendations, d) transportation recommendations, e) community facility recommendations, f) community character recommendations, and g) Plan implementation.

ISSUES AND CONCERNS

The new Comprehensive Plan addresses the following issues and concerns:

  • Preserve and enhance the unique and distinguishing characteristics that help make Oakwood different from other municipalities in the Dayton area.
  • Allow for and promote high-quality and compatible new investment and development in selected locations.
  • Assess the regional issues, trends, and concerns that may influence or affect the future health and viability of the Oakwood community.
  • Focus on specific geographic areas that represent the most significant opportunities and challenges for the future.
  • Establish policies for preserving and enhancing existing residential neighborhoods, upgrading the older housing stock, and promoting compatible new housing development in selected locations.
  • Address issues within Oakwood’s small commercial areas, including the mix of uses, opportunities for building improvements and new development, traffic and parking, and design and appearance.
  • Recognize Oakwood’s top quality community facilities as important assets that help attract residents and businesses.