Section_02-Plan_of_Action-1996-9MBPlan of Action
plan of action
The citizens of PrattviUe have a
purpose -- to be thepreferred communiQ
in Central Alabama for families, business,
and industry.
The citizens of Prattville also have a
vision -- Through comprehensive
planning, the citizens of Praftville intend
to manage and direct the City's growth,
ensure the highest quality of living for
each resident, stimulate economic growth,
and attract quality industry.
That's a lot to say for a city of
approximately 22,000 people, many of
whom have moved to Prattville in the last
15 years. But what's more is that the
citizens of Prattville have a plan for getting
what they want. That says even more -- not
just about the city's leadership, but also
about the residents and the businesses who
depend on Prattville's well-being to provide
them with the lifestyle they have come to
enjoy and want to continue.
In August of 1993, the City of
Prattville began formulating a plan of action
to maintain a city where heritage is strong,
people are respected, city character is
valued, and where growth is welcome. In a
word, the citizens of Prattville want to
maintain their 'community'. Early in the
process, the citizens established four
mission statements to help them reinforce
the purpose of the city and achieve their
vision:
Continually confirm our purpose as
the "Preferred Communitv in Central -
Alabama" by providing superior
educational facilities and opportunities
so that Prattville children may become
competitive graduates.
Excel in the provision of protection
services, infrastructural facilities, and
cultural opportunities so that Prattville
residents are afforded the highest quality
of living possible
Maintain vigorous citizen oversight
of municipal activities to ensure that
opportunities are realized for continuous
improvement in the provision of
services, facilities and resources.
Foster an atmosphere which
stimulates economic growth and attracts
quality industry through adequate
transportation facilities, a stable and
active business environment, a skilled
and educated work force, and a strong
customer base.
Planning Prattville Into The 21st Century
Over the course of a year, the
citizens of Prattville took stock of the city's
resources and liabilities; identified those
issues which could encourage or limit
desired growth; and, made
recommendations which would address
deficiencies and promote the type of
development that is wanted and needed.
The results of these studies are found in the
six elements of this plan, which are
economic development, housing,
transportation, open space and recreation,
education and land use. The study of each
of these elements of the city's life produced
goals and objectives which were used to
develop the action plan for the City of
Prattville. Those goals are as follows
economic develo~ment
Provide for the kture economic
growth of Prattville by expanding
employment opportunities for all residents
and providing industries with the skilled
labor force and business environment
necessary for continued expansion.
Provide Prattville residents with
adequate and appropriate housing
opportunities to ensure that current housing
demand is met at all income levels and to
encourage quality residential growth.
transaortation
Establish a transportation system
that addresses the City's present
transportation problems and concerns; and,
manages and focuses the kture
development of Prattville.
open space and recrention
Establish a progressive and
farsighted approach that provides the
highest standard of quality recreational
facilities and environments by promoting
fitness, relaxation and sportsmanship.
education
Ensure that educational resources,
facilities and opportunities exceed national
educational standards and provide continual
support for the on-going improvement of
education.
land use
Support the City of Prattville's
economic development, housing,
transportation, open space, recreation and
education goals through planned land uses
in a manner that maintains and promotes
Prattville's unique image and quality of life.
Grow sensibly by anticipating land
use needs
To determine the views of the
citizens of Prattville toward public problems
and hture growth, a citizen survey was
prepared and delivered to approximately
7,000 households as an insert in the
quarterly newsletter published by the
Prattville City Council. The detailed results
of the survey are included as Appendix A.
Approximately four percent of the surveys
distributed were returned. While the low
number of responses does not allow credible
inferences about the entire population of
Prattville, it does provide a glimpse of the
opinions of Prattville citizens.
The average respondent to the
survey was over 45 years old and the
member of a two person household. The
majority of the responding households did
not have any children at home, were white,
and were originally from places other than
Prattville. Of those households who did
have children at home, 68 percent of the
children were under the age of 18
Responses to the survey revealed
that Prattville's low crime rate and
proximity to Montgomery strongly influence
a resident's decision to live in the city. The
survey also revealed that while many
residents feel that Prattville is a family-
oriented city, they also feel that persons
outside of Prattville perceive the city only as
a suburb of Montgomery. A majority of the
respondents believe that Prattville's recent
growth has been either appropriate or too
fast. Respondents are concerned about a
variety of problems, but are most concerned
about improving education, public
infrastructure, planning for future growth,
and having a city government which is
accountable to Prattville residents. While
the survey responses revealed that many
people desire well-planned and controlled
growth, a significant minority of the
responses stated that Prattville did not need
to grow or that the undesirable problems
associated with growth would destroy the
character and quality of life which fust
attracted them to Prattville.
le~ibilitv and
The physical form of Prattville was
studied in a simplistic and conceptual format
using six visual elements: paths, edges,
landmarks, nodes, districts and gateways.
The results of this study are shown as
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graphic depictions in Figure 3 and Figure 4,
and are discussed in detail in the land use
element of this plan.
The legibility graphic shows how
Prattville currently appears. Interstate 65
and U.S. Highway 82 form boundaries to
Prattville to the northwest and southeast.
There are limited circulation routes, or
pathways, and few organized districts. A
concentration of nodes and landmarks exist
in the downtown area and along Main Street
-- Cobbs Ford Road. It was also noted that
a true gateway, or entrance, to the city does
not exist.
In a related survey, Prattville citizens
stated that important characteristics of their
city were the industrial heritage and an
identity as a small, wholesome and friendly
city.
Using responses and knowledge
gained from the legibility survey, Prattville
citizens developed an imageabiiity graphic
which showed what they want PrattviUe to
look like. In the imageability graphic, the
circulation system (pathways) is greatly
improved. Boundaries are formed which
represent where Prattville begins and ends,
and gateways are established to welcome
people to the city. Gateways became
increasingly important as a method of
welcoming occasional visitors and to
improve the travelling experience for
everyday commuters. Also, districts
Figure 3
LEGIBILITY
Prattville, Alabama
LEGEND t
Major Path P.th - muk, or chamel, which a p~n ura to mm through, around or
within a EI1Y. inc1- mmas, wkmay~. Rilrosdr, ~~SCIIICIIU, tt~.
Minor Path Edp - a linear element which is a separation, or boundary, between two
ucsr; a break in the continuity of form; may include a natural or man-made
Edge rcra\rc.
Lvclaark - a reference point; elements by which people can locate them-
Landmark or use for directional purposes.
N.da - a focal point, or gathering spot, which a person can enter and be a
Node part d: an ac~ivity centers. i
I
Dldrictr - an mca which her a clearly ddintd character that separates it
District from its mugs; generally thought of as twu-dimcnoionai, an ar~a
that a person mentally cntcrs or exits
Figure 4
IMAGE ABILITY
Prattville, Alabama
LEGEND
Major path Path - a mutS or ch~lC1, whieb a paoon usa to move through, around Or
within a &y, iadudiq rtrrcll, wtmvayr, roilroads, earcmenU, a.
Minor Path Edge - a linear element which is a separation, or boundary, between two
ax- a break in the continuity of form; may include a natural or man-made
Edge fcabur.
Luaurk - a reference point; elements by which people can locate them- LaWhlark 31~ or use for directional purposes.
Nobr - a focal polnt, or gathenng spot, which a person can enter and be a
parl of: an activity centers.
DMrfctr - an area which has a clearly defined character that separates it
iiaa itr sumoundings; generally thought of as two-dirnens~onal; an area
thata~llaeatdtycateraorexits.
Gateway - an entnurc that nnnounar arrival to a CI~. -
Planning Prattville Into The 21st Century
became more defined and enlarged to meet
resident needs. The districts, for the most
part, are planned around existing nodes and
landmarks.
planned land uses
Using the imageabiiity graphic to
provide a visual form of Prattville and the
recommendations of each of the plan
elements, a future land use map (shown as
Map 3) was produced to guide growth and
development. Land use can easily be
categorized into the following uses:
residential, commercial, industrial,
institutional, and parks and open space. The
land use plan for the City of Prattville is for
retail commercia! development to be
clustered along major arterial roads and
major intersections, while office-commercial
uses are concentrated in the PrattMont and
Downtown areas. Residential development
forms a hierarchal pattern, with higher
density residential uses abutting commercial
areas. One intent of this pattern is to
preserve the cohesiveness and stability of
low density neighborhoods while allowing
convenient access from major and minor
arterial roads to high density residential
areas.
Industrial development is planned to
be located in the southern part of Prattville
along an industrial comdor between U.S.
Highway 82 and County Road 4. Directly
adjacent to the industrial area is a
commercial comdor to encourage
commercial uses which are related to, or
similar to, the industrial facilities
Institutional uses, such as fire stations,
schools, and municipal buildings are located
strategically throughout the city to serve the
entire population as needed.
The future land use map also shows
an increase in park land and open space so
that almost every residential neighborhood
has convenient access to the natural world.
For the most part, the open space and parks
are planned for land which is not highly
suitable for other types of development.
Future land use is discussed in further detail
in the land use element of this plan.
implementation
Implementation is the means by
which the goals, objectives and
recommendations of the plan are
accomplished. The implementation strategy
uses four groups of implementation tools,
which are (1) advice, persuasion,
education, and influence; (2) budgeting and
strategic planning; (3) regulation, or the
police power; and, (4) incentives and
inducements All of the recommendations,
actions, policies and programs for
implementation can fit into one of these four
groups The first group of implementation
tools -- advice, persuasion, education and
influence -- is centered around building a
consensus within the community for
implementation of the comprehensive plan
and its recommendations. In order to do
this, the community must be educated about
the contents of the comprehensive plan and
the reasons behind the decisions. Then, they
can be influenced to work with community
leaders to accomplish established goals.
Budgeting and strategic planning are
the financial means for accomplishing goals
and objectives Recommendations and
actions that are capital improvement
FUTURE LAND USE
PraWle, Alabama
Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
Parks & Open Space
Retail Commercial
! office commercial
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projects should be included in the annual
budget to help supplement costs that are not
covered by the City in its regular
maintenance program.
Regulation tools include city
ordinances and codes, design guidelines and
regulations, and the police power. The
police power is the power of government to
regulate individual and group actions as
required to protect and promote public
health, safety and welfare. The police
power is generally carried out through local
ordinances. The existing local ordinances
should be reviewed to ensure that they are
in compliance with the fiture plans and
policies for the development of Prattville
Incentives and inducements
generally refer to partnerships formed
between local government and private
citizens. By working together, development
can occur that is in accordance with the
comprehensive plan and is profitable to the
private citizen - creating a win-win
situation.
Tools in each of these categories
can, and should, be used in conjunction with
other tools to produce a full range of
opportunities for the continued growth and
development of Prattville. In the
implementation strategy which follows,
tools from each of these categories are
utilized as necessary to accomplish the
comprehensive plan purpose, vision, goals
and objectives.
The land development guidelines
were used as a basis to review each of the
recommendations &om the plan elements so
that programs, policies and actions could be
formulated. The actions were then
prioritized, categorized as being a high or
low cost item, and finally, assigned to
various groups andlor persons for
implementation. The following is an
implementation strategy to achieve the City
of Prattville's vision and missions and to
reach the goals and objectives as set forth
for economic development, housing,
transportation, open space and recreation,
education and land use.
On the following page, a summaty of
the implementation strategy is provided in a
chart format. The summary describes the
focus of each phase of implementation and a
general overview of whether the phase is a
high cost phase or a low cost phase. The
detailed action steps, their associated cost
ratings and persons or groups who have
been assigned the responsibility for
implementation follow the summary chart.
Both the chart and the detailed action steps
should be reviewed together.
Planning Prattville Into The 21st Century
Summary of
Phase I:
One Year
Implementation Time
Phase II:
One to Three Years
Implementation Time
Phase Ill:
Three to Five Years
Implementation Time
Phase IV:
Five to Seven Years
Implementation Time
Phase V:
Seven to Ten Years
Implementation Time
Phase VI:
Ten to Fifteen Years
Implementation Time
Phase VII:
Fifteen to Twenty Years
Implementation Time
lmplementation Strategy for Prattville Comprehensive Plan
Cost: Low
Focus: Establishing and putting ordinances, regulations
and plans in place to insure that future development is
in compliance with the comprehensive plan. The one
high cost item is hiring an economic developer. -
Cost: Low
Focus: Educating the citizens of Prattville about long-
range plans through the development of publiclprivate
committees and public meetings. Encouraging citizen
involvement in the decis~on-making process and
implementation of plans. High cost items include
education and extending Highway 82.
Cost: Moderately High
Focus: Upgrading and constructing new infrastructural
services to continue to provide a high quality of life and
to continue to attract growth. The responsibility for
implementing lower cost items, such as citizen
education and attracting development, is shifted to
publiclprivate committees and other agencies. -
Cost: High
Focus: Continue constructing, upgrading, and
expanding infrastructural facilities, with a particular
emphasis on transportation services. The private
sector is focused on improving appearances and
increasing resources.
Cost: High
Focus: Acquiring land for industrial and institutional
growth and improvements, and continued emphasis on
improving educational system and transportation
system. Private sector to continue encouraging
commercial attractions and provision of housing,
educational and recreational facilities.
Cost: Moderate
Focus: Begin extending development efforts beyond
corporate boundaries by improving transportation
accessibility. Begin working on increased quality of life
factors.
Cost: Moderate
Focus: Looking into alternative transportation facilities
which ease commuting and increase the quality of life
through transportationlrecreation facilities.
Plan of Action
phase one:
One Year
Implementation lime
Low Cost Items
1 Adopt an ordinance requiring decision
makers to compare impact of actions
with an adopted comprehensive plan
City Council.
2. Develop, adopt and enforce a stringent
nuisance ordinance to eliminate
deteriorated and dilapidated housing,
and abandoned property, as well as
unsafk and/or unsightly appearances.
City Council, Plannmng Commrssion
3. Adopt and implement a long range
strategic plan. City Councrl
4. Continue a positive working relationship
between the City of Prattville and the
Chamber of Commerce. Crty Cotmcrl,
Chamber of Commerce. Economrc
Developer.
5. Develop a thoroughfare plan which
identifies major arterials minor arterials,
collectors and minor roads. Include
limitations on access, an access plan for
all schools, ways to decrease
congestion, and industrial access needs
Designate truck routes. Correct existing
line of sight and turning lane problems.
Study feasibility of one way streets to
clarify traffic patterns. City
Departments.
is. The City and YMCA should work
together to continue recreational
programming to provide role models for
children and youths, and to build
respect. City Council, City
Departments.
7. Encourage community involvement in
and awareness of the educational
system. Mayor/Administration, City
Council, Azrta~rga County Commission,
Board of Education.
8. Amend and enforce Prattville's zoning
ordinance and subdivision regulations to
protect and preserve established
neighborhoods. Include: service roads
and access, preservation of residential
traffic, circulation, aesthetics, sidewalks,
mobile home and manufactured home
development, parking. Planning
Commission, City Departments, City
Cormcil.
High Cost Items
9. Secure a professional economic
developer. City Councrl, Chamber of
Commerce.
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phase two:
One to Three Years
Implementation Time
Low Cost Items
1. Improve attractiveness of Prattville's
downtown area by showcasing its
historic features. (Continue funding of
WRA). City Council, Public/Private
Committees.
2. Educate population about the City's
intent to develop an industrial area in
the southern part of Prattville to
discourage other types of development
City Council, Industrial Development
Bwrci, Economic Developel; Chamber
of Commerce.
3 Establish a Prattville Housing
Committee to bring all housing
information to a central source so that
the information may be disseminated as
a collective resource. Committee
should work with developers to
encourage the present trend for
construction of moderately high income
housing. City Council, Public/Privare
Committees, Planning Department,
Planning Commission.
4. Develop campaign to educate Prattville
citizens about the City's transportation
needs through participation in joint city-
county transportation committee. C~ty
Departments, Chamber of Commerce,
Public/Private Committees.
5. Establish a citizen-based support
organization to help fund-raise and
maintain parks as a civic project.
Committee should actively seek the
donation andlor contribution of land
from corporcte and civic benefactors.
City Departments, Public/Private
Committees.
6. Discourage vandalism in Prattville parks
through community participation and
civic awareness programs for all age
groups. City Depariments, Publid
private co~tnitfees.
7. Continue to promote and expand the
existing soccer program for both youth
and adults. City Departments, Public/
Private Committees.
8. Establish education enhancement
committee to oversee and recommend
the dispensing of city funds in a manner
that furthers education in Prattville.
City Council.
9. Develop community programs to inspire
teachers to be inspirations; in other
words, to help students reach beyond
the basics to realize their potential.
Public/Private Committees.
10. Hold open meetings and/or town
meetings to bring educational issues to
light. City Cozincil, PublicPrivate
Committees.
11. Forge a bond between the City of
Prattville, Autauga County, and the
Board of Education so that efforts to
provide quality education may be
concentrated and have better results.
C~ty Council, Autauga County
Comm~ssion, Board of Education.
12. Establish a storm water management
committee to make recommendations
and policies. City Departments, City
Cozincil.
13. Develop and implement an erosion
control ordinance. Planning
Conmniiss~on, City Departments, City
Cozorcil.
Hiph Cost Items
14. Include education as a line item under
nondepartmental funds in City budget.
City Council.
15. Working with the Alabama Department
of Transportation, complete the
extension of U S. Highway 82 to Cobbs
Ford Road as soon as possible. City
Departments, Mayor/Administrafion.
Plan of Action
phase three:
Three to Five Years
Implementation Time
Low Cost Items
1. Promote infill development and the use
of vacant commercial buildings This
action should be the main thrust of the
economic developer. Mayor/
Ahinistration, Economic Developer:
2. Broaden retail base by attracting more
family-oriented and specialty retail
outlets, and eating establishments.
Mayor/Adminisiration, City Councrl,
Economic Developer, Chamber of
Commerce.
3. Work with housing authority to expand
resources as needed to meet demand
City Council, Other Government
Agencies. Public/Private Committees.
4. Seek creative private sector solutions
for moderate income housing which
upholds the image of Prattville. City
Council, Public/Private Committees.
5. Combine housing educational programs
with economic development programs in
vocational education curriculums.
Board of Education, Other Government
Agencies, Public/Private Committees.
6. Develop seminar programs with a
variety of resource programs to inform
home buyers of opportunities and
responsibilities. Other Government
Agencies, Public/Private Committees.
7. Develop campaign for securing a
northern loop, to include budgeting for
the loop and securing land options.
Mayor/Administration. Economic
Developer, Public/Private Committees.
8. Support recreation efforts to provide
~edestrian facilities which increase and
improve transportation resources. City
Departments, Publrc/Private
Committees.
9. Work with Autauga County Board of
Education to further develop shared
recreational facilities. Mavor/ .
Administration, Ciiy Depments,
Board of Education.
10. Include walking trails in development of
new parks. Also, take advantage of
natural resources, such as flood plains,
to develop linear parks and trails.
Planning Commission, Ciiy
Departments.
High Cost Items
11. Maintain appropriate personnel ratios in
police and fire departments to continue
provision of high quality services (low
insurance ratings and low crime) Crty
Coztncrl.
12 Provide sewer service to all parts of
Prattville. Durden Road, Chestnut
Street, Greencrest Road, Scenic Hills,
and the industrial parks. Mqyor/
Administratron, City Councrl, City
Departments.
13. Develop a 'spec' building in the
Prattville Industrial Park with funds
appropriated by the City of Prattville.
Mayor/Adminrstration, City Council,
Industrial Development Bod.
14. As the opportunity arises, Prattville
should pursue development of a multi-
use, city-wide sports complex that is
capable of meeting recreational demand
as well as providing an opportunity to
host sports tournaments. City Councrl,
Crty Department$.
15 Working with the Alabama DOT, extend
the Highway 82 Bypass from Cobbs
Ford Road to Highway 14 along the
existing route of Old Fann Lane.
Mayor/Admrnrstratron, Crty Council,
City Departments, Other Government
Agencies
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phase four:
Five to Seven Years
Implementation Time
Low Cost Items
1. Encourage private industries to clean up
appearances Economic Developer,
Chamber of Commerce.
2. Encourage publiclprivate partnerships to
increase housing opportunities. C~ty
Council, Publrc/Pr~vate Committees.
3 Establish working relationships with
Habitat for Humanity, or similar
associations, to promote infill residential
development Pubhc/Prrvafe
Committees.
4 Form neighborhood associations to
work with the City ofprattville in
lobbying for specific residential needs
Publ~dPrivate Commrttees.
5 Increase public awareness of
recreational facilities and resources, and
public involvement in the existing and
planned recreational programs so that a
regional presence is maintained Mayor/
Adminzstration, City Departments,
Chamber of Commerce.
6 Develop a tennis program to build
participation and attract another source
of recreational supporters City
Departments.
7 Expand vocational education
opportunities for Prattville students
Board of Educatzon, Publrc/Prrvate
Committees.
High Cost Items
8. Upgrade areas with deficient water
service, such as the Allenville Road
area. Other Government Agencies.
9. Secure adequate land for a publicly-
owned landfill; develop an
implementation plan; and, secure
appropriate funding. City Council, City
Departments.
10. Upgrade fire hydrants to meet height
specifications. City Departments.
11. Establish a funding mechanism for seed
money for industrial expansion. City
Council, Industrial Development Board.
12. Build a connector road between County
Road 4 and Highway 82. Mayor/
Administration, City Council, Industrial
Development Board
13. Extend Alabama Highway 14 across the
northern part of the city, from east of
Pine Creek to Upper Kingston Road.
City Council, Other Government
Agencies, Developers and Businesses.
14. Working with the Alabama Department
of Transportation, complete the four-
laning of Highway 82 between U.S.
Highway 3 1 and Gin Shop Hill. Mayor/
Administration, City Council, Other
Government Agencies.
15. Develop a collector road from Poplar
Street to proposed development east of
Pine Creek. City Council, Developers
and Btrsinesses.
16. W~den and improve Chestnut Street and
Northington Street to accommodate
existing and future traffic. Mayor/
Adminislration. City Cotmcil, City
L)epariments.
17. Support and encourage plans to upgrade
local airport facilities. Mayor/
Adntiriistration, City Council, Aufauga
Colrnty Commission.
Plan of Action
Seven To Ten Years
Implementation Time
Low Cost Items
1. Encourage commercial development
which adds to the city's attractiveness.
Mayor/Administration, Economic
Developec Chamber of Commerce,
Developers and Businesses.
2. Constantly seek alternative fbnding
. sources so that necessary educational
facilities can be provided. Mayor/
Administration, Bwrd of Education,
PublicPrivate Committees.
3. As opportunities arise, convert older
existing housing units into rental units,
so that affordable rental opportunities
are available and rental housing is not
necessarily congregated in one area.
The spread out characteristic of rental
properties may also help deter blight and
crime. Public/Private Committees.
4. Take advantage of opportunities as they
arise to develop neighborhood and
community parks. Place emphasis on
development of larger parks
(neighborhood type) as opposed to
smaller, pocket parks to increase
recreational opportunities and decrease
maintenance. City Departments,
Developers and Businesses.
High Cost Items
5. Acquire land in southern part of
Prattville for industrial purposes by
setting money aside now. City Council,
Industrial Development Board,
6. Provide quality education system as part
of Prattville's overall appeal. Include
plans to accommodate subsequent
growth. City Council, Board of
Education, PubJic/Private Committees.
7. Secure land for institutional purposes
that promote economic development
(parks, fire stations, etc.) Mayor/
Administration, C~ty Council.
8 Construct a northern bypass from
Highway 14 to Highway 82. Mayor/
Admiizlstration, Cily Council, City
Departments, Economic Dewlopeq
Other Government Agencies,
Developers and Businesses.
Planning Prattville Into The 21st Century
phase six:
Ten to Fifteen Years
Implementation Time
Low Cost Items
1. Join with other agencies in exploring the
feasibility of an additional bridge across
the Alabama River, connecting the
Northern Bypass in Montgomery to
Elmore County. Include the feasibility
of a connection between Prattville's
proposed northern bypass to this bridge
Mayor/Admrr~istraNon, City Councrl,
Ciiy Departnrents, Other Government
Agencies, Developers and Businesses.
2 As residential growth trends are
recognized in a particular area, the City
of Prattville should proactively seek the
purchase or donation of recreational
land to service future residents. City
Cozmcil, Ciiy Departments.
3. Whenever possible, develop trails with
destination points, to promote use and
long-range activity. Crty Departments,
P~hlrc/Private Committees.
Hieh Cost Items
4. Working with the Alabama Department
of Transportation, explore the
possibilities of constructing a bridge
across the Alabama River from Autauga
County to Lowndes County. Mayor/
Arlmrrlrstration, C~iy Council, Other
Gover~lment Age~lcies.
Plan of Action
phase seven:
FiJeen to lkenty Years
Implementation lime
Low Cost Items
1. Investigate the demandlneed for
carpooling and park and ride facilities
for commuters to Montgomery. City
Council, City Deparments, Chamber of
Commerce, Public/Privafe Committees.
2. Use the Pine Creek floodplain as the
foundation for a pedestrian and bicycle
trail to connect areas in east Prattviue.
Such a trail should be extended north
and west to connect hture residential
and commercial development in north
and northeast Prattville. City
Departments, Public/Private
Committees.
High Cost Items
3. Provide pedestrian access to the
Prattville Elementary School through
sidewalks and overpasses above East
Main Street and Memorial Drive. City
Council, City Departments, Other
Government Agencies, Public/Privale
Committees.
4 To reduce the separation of the
neighborhoods on the north and south
sides of Cobbs Ford Road and to
provide pedestrian and cyclist access to
the area's commercial district, a
pedestrian overpass should be
constructed near the intersection of
Sheila Boulevard, Greystone Way, and
Cobbs Ford Road. City Counal, Czty
Departments, Other Government
Agencies, Public/Pr~vate Committees.
5 Provide pedestrian access from the
downtown area to the Prattmont area in
order to facilitate the pedestrian
movement from the western side of the
city to the YMCA, shopping areas, and
the elementary and intermediate schools
City Departments, Public/Private
Comn?rtfees.
Planning Prattville Into The 21st Century