A comprehensive plan is a long-range planning document intended to identify a community’s vision, goals, and policies to guide future development and public investment. This policy document provides a foundation for growth and development of the aspirations a community holds for itself. Comprehensive plans provide an overview of the community, including historical context, demographics, economic climate, parks and trails, and more. It includes goals, objectives, and policies to guide land use development, redevelopment, and preservation of natural resources, and includes a plan to implement these policies.
Successful engagement informs the public of ongoing activities and actively solicits their input and comments on both existing and future plans. The goal is a plan with buy in and support from the public. How do we encourage community engagement when creating these plans?
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