How to Use the Ideas Wall:

1. Share your ideas about issues or opportunities that should be addressed in Envision Rockland using the text box below.
   • Please review the "Discussion Questions" tab below for additional prompts asked at the community workshops and click this link to review draft Envision Rockland maps.
2. Use the Category drop-down menu to select the area your comment relates to.
3. Click on any comment to see what others have shared. You can also click the thumbs up or thumbs down icons to let us know how you feel about their ideas.
4. Check back regularly to stay involved and continue sharing your thoughts.

Note: (1) Email information is shared internally with the project team but not displayed publicly; You can enter any screen name that you like, this will show publicly. Please adhere to the participation rules and guidelines.

Land Use and Zoning

• What types of development or land uses would you like to see more of in your community?
• Where should growth be encouraged or limited?
• Do you have any other concerns or aspirations about development in Rockland County?

Housing

• What housing issues are most important to you? (e.g., preservation, affordability, supply, etc.)
• What types of housing do you feel Rockland County needs more of (e.g., apartments, senior housing, townhomes)?
• What housing challenges do you or people you know face in Rockland County? (Cost, availability, quality, accessibility, etc.)

Transportation

• What transportation improvements would make your daily life easier?
• Where do you want to see new or improved pedestrian and/or bicycle infrastructure?
• How can we improve transportation in Rockland County so that it’s safer, more convenient, and works better for everyone?

Economic Development

• How can Rockland County better support small and locally owned businesses?
• Are there areas that could benefit from more commercial activity or revitalization?
• What types of jobs, businesses, or services would you like to see grow in Rockland County, and how can we support a stronger local economy for everyone?

Natural Resources

• How should Rockland County balance growth with protecting natural resources?
• Are there areas you think need better protection or restoration?
• What natural resources or outdoor places matter most to you in Rockland County, and how should we protect them for the future?

Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Resiliency

• What are some actions or initiatives the County could undertake to become more sustainable?
• Are there infrastructure issues in your community that need fixing or improving?
• What do you see as the highest priority infrastructure improvements in your community or Rockland County overall?

Community Services & Facilities

• What makes you feel supported and connected in your community?
• How can Rockland County better support youth, seniors, or families through community facilities?
• What services, spaces, or facilities do you rely on—or wish you had—in your community?

Open Space, Cultural, Historical, and Agricultural Resources

• How can the County better support arts, culture, and local heritage?
• What parks, trails, or open spaces do you use and enjoy?
• What places, traditions, or stories help define Rockland County’s character—and how should we protect and celebrate them?
• What improvements (general or specific) would you like to see in Rockland’s park and open space network?