Upcoming Events Deep Creek Area Plan The draft Deep Creek Area Plan was released on December 8.  This covers quality of life, transportation, and land use strategies for the Deep Creek and Camelot Planning Areas.   The Planning Department will hold a community meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Deep Creek Community Center.   No specific cutoff date for comments is stated.  Get more information on how to comment directly to Planning at  https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/3501/Deep-Creek-Area-Plan Parks, Recreation and Tourism Master Plan The draft Parks, Recreation and Tourism (PRT) Master Plan was released on December 18.   This plan addresses the long-term vision, goals, and objectives for the development, enhancement, and management of parks and recreational facilities within the City of Chesapeake.   Comments on this Plan are due by Friday, January 9, 2026.   Get more information on how to comment directly to PRT at  https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/3460/PRT-Master-Plan

December Greening Chesapeake Newsletter In this edition ● Chesapeake Sustainability Network ● Master Transportation Plan ● Comp Plan - Next Steps ● Data Center Policy ● Single Stream Trash and Recycling Coming to Hampton Roads ●  Planning Commission ● City Council ● Election Results ● Green Drinks ● Action Alerts ● Upcoming Events ● Volunteer Opportunities ● In the News

Topics of Interest Chesapeake Comp Plan Data Center Policy Greenbrier Area Plan Streetscape rendering from Plan Legislative Priorities 2026 Urban Forestry Bike & Ped Facilities