Comprehensive Planning Case Study

Scenario:

The city manager is ready to update his comprehensive plan for his community of 3,000 people.


p3 Response:

  • Conducts demographic and census surveys of the community.
  • To accurately see community capital DNA, engages citizen forums to conduct an appreciative asset survey.
  • Engages consultants to conduct survey of existing municipal infrastructure and produce a report.
  • Facilitates community meetings in the evening with seven community capital groups. Compiles the information and presents it to the planning commission.
  • Designs community surveys based on specific agenda items the municipal administration wishes to clarify.

p3 Deliverables:

  • A compiled report with
    • Demographic information
    • Strategic directions in each capital category
    • Community values
    • Items of implementation with possible champions, and a projected timeline for each
    • Raw data
  • Presentation of the report to the planning commission for approval as the new 10-year comprehensive plan, with a recommendation for adoption by the city council.
  • Availability to present the report prior to submission to the city council for formal adoption.