The city of Chandler invites community members to take part in "Chandler Listens."

That's the name of a pair of upcoming workshops designed to gather public input on the city’s future growth and development as part of the city's General Plan 10-year update.

The workshops will be held at the Chandler Downtown Library, 22 S. Delaware St., on Tuesday, May 14, from 5:30  p.m. to  7 p.m. and Saturday, May 17 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

During these interactive sessions, attendees will learn about the General Plan — Chandler’s long-range policy document that outlines goals and strategies for managing growth, land use, housing, water, transportation, economic development and more.

A highlight of each workshop is a hands-on mapping activity, where participants will engage in a creative, planning-focused exercise using large-scale maps and land use “chips.” These chips represent different uses — such as housing units, employment centers, and other community amenities — and attendees will be invited to design their ideal mixed-use neighborhoods.

The exercise allows the community to visualize the future of Chandler and communicate their preferences for how the city’s growth areas should evolve over the next decade.

Workshops are free and open to the public; no registration is required. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information about the Chandler General Plan Update, including other opportunities to provide feedback and attend future outreach events, click on this link.

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