Vision Manlius Plan Unveiled

Two years ago, a group of Manlius trustees and residents decided the village needed a clear vision for the future. Last night, the group held a meeting, where they presented the first draft of their plan to village residents.

Manlius trustee Natalie Miner is chairperson of the Vision Manlius Steering Committee. She says she saw the need for Vision Manlius over a decade ago, when the village of Manlius began to expand, but had no real plans for how to handle the growth.

For the past two years, Miner and a group of village residents have created an extensive plan, called Vision Manlius. The plan includes guidelines on zoning, transportation, recreation, economic development and more.

"We really need to look seriously at where we want to go as a village. And I think you'll see similar planning processes going on in other municipalities as well as other entities," Miner says.

Over a dozen residents expressed comments and concerns over the plan. Revisions are currently taking place, and another public hearing will be held in early September, after the Manlius Village Board looks over the plan.