August was an important month for the City of Prescott, as council took several steps to ensure a prosperous future for our citizens, while looking back on a half century of partnership with one of our Sister Cities. Prescott City Council approved the purchase of more than 300 acres of property for the purpose of natural open space in the Granite Dells. The land was acquired from the Storm family, following a letter of intent approved by council on Nov. 9, 2021. This strategic acquisition of … [Read more...] about Celebrating Open Space and Sister Cities
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Planting Seeds for the Prescott Food Forest
In Prescott, it’s an idea ripe for the picking: a gardening discovery center exploring the world of growing food and eating healthy for all generations, to be called the Prescott Food Forest. With a slogan of “Where People Come to Grow Together,” the plan has been growing. One of the central elements of the project is creating a community garden, a concept not new in Prescott, as a previous community garden near Granite Creek had closed a few years ago. However, with the pandemic in … [Read more...] about Planting Seeds for the Prescott Food Forest
Drafting Prescott’s Water Policy
For the past several months, Prescott City Council and the Water Issues subcommittee have been working with staff to draft a revised water policy that will meet the needs of our current users and create a sensible plan for growth in Prescott for years to come. Water use is a primary concern for many of our residents. How we use and conserve water will have an impact on the entire Prescott region for many years to come. There are 24 points to the policy. Here are a few particularly important … [Read more...] about Drafting Prescott’s Water Policy
