A new draft strategic plan for the city of Norfolk seeks to address pressing issues like affordable housing and coastal flooding, among other goals.

The draft NFK2050 plan was unanimously recommended for approval by the Norfolk Planning Commission Thursday. The plan is anchored by four broad guidelines for future city planning: celebrating the community, embracing nature, growing equitably and connecting the city.

In addition to broad goals, the plan also acts as a road map for future land use in Norfolk: a general guide to establishing neighborhoods, commercial centers, industrial areas and other features.

The almost 300-page document goes into greater detail on actionable goals. For example. several resilience-centered goals include shoreline restoration projects, promoting volun

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