The Morrison Area Development Corporation, the Morrison Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Morrison together have hired the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University to assist the community in taking a proactive approach to MAPPING the future of Morrison.  The MAPPING (Management and Planning Programs Involving Nonmetropolitan Groups) program is a planning process whereby citizen leaders and volunteers, guided by representatives of WIU, collectively create a long-range vision for issues like economic development and a plan of action for achieving them. 

A diverse group of community members of various ages and backgrounds will share ideas and work together through a series of four, four-hour visioning sessions which will take place within an 8 to 10 week period.  The group will develop an action plan for implementation and become organized to present and address the issues in a town meeting.  Their participation will unite the community and ensure that Morrison continues to be a great place to live and work.

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Morrison MAPPING FAQ

January 30, 2007 - Session 1 Information

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February 27, 2007 - Session 3 Information