April 9, 2026 (ongoing)
The City of Opelika launched a comprehensive, year-long public engagement and planning initiative titled Smart Growth Matters as part of its temporary development moratorium. Over the next 12 months, the City will implement a structured plan focused on communications, community input, and data-driven decision-making. The initiative kicks off in May with a new webpage, social media outreach, and a community survey. Throughout summer, the City will share baseline data on growth trends and infrastructure capacity, with public workshops continuing through early 2027. The process culminates in a final report and recommendations to City Council with potential zoning updates and development standards.
Source: City of Opelika Official Press Release (opelika-al.gov)
From the Weekly Opelika News & Events Digest — April 13–19, 2026 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News
