Knoxville Mayor Brian Hatch tells KNIA/KRLS News he hopes to see many citizens share their thoughts for the future of Knoxville to the comprehensive plan development process in the coming year.

He says the more diverse and intensive responses are, the better the plan will represent Knoxville. City staff is working with JEO consulting to develop the plan and JEO Project Coordinator Jeff Ray says there will be opportunities for input online and in person throughout 2017.