Envision El Paso
The City of El Paso has embarked on updating their 2012 Comprehensive Plan which will build upon the things we love about our community and focus on the things we want to improve for the future.
This Comprehensive Plan Update will build upon adopted plans and policies and in support of the Mayor and Council’s Strategic Plan. Updates to the Comprehensive Plan from the 2012 Plan El Paso (See: Volume 1 and Volume 2) have been proposed on the basis of four themes:
Equity
Travel Mode Choice
Housing Affordability
Fiscally Responsible Policies
On June 20, 2023, City Council approved the award of the contract for the Comprehensive Plan to our consultant, Arcadis.
What is a Comprehensive Plan?
A Comprehensive Plan is a document created by local governments and residents to determine what the focus and vision of the community should be over a 20-year period.
A Comprehensive Plan is a requirement by the state for a local government to have Zoning regulations.
It also provides a broad tool to help communities identify how they want to prioritize resources and future planning efforts. The Plan can be used as a guide for a city in budgeting and policy decisions, drafting regulations, and creating five-year Strategic Plans.
The Plan looks at the relationships between land uses, infrastructure, such as roads and utilities, and community needs, and can impact how and where a community grows over time. It seeks to include broad, equitable, and diverse public engagement from residents across all areas of the city.
The City of El Paso has embarked on updating their 2012 Comprehensive Plan which will build upon the things we love about our community and focus on the things we want to improve for the future.
Explainer Video
Visit our engagement page to take surveys, add your ideas and to keep informed of upcoming events and opportunities.
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Strategic Planning Session
We kicked off the engagement process for Envision El Paso by leading two activities at the 2024 Strategic Planning Session. Participants included 47 staff members including council representatives and department directors participated along with seven community members.
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Envision El Paso Working Group
The working group will be responsible for working with the City’s planning team and their consultant to provide diverse perspectives and feedback regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. The working group is a mix of council appointed members and selected community leaders.
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Envision El Paso Ambassadors
As a vital link between city government and its residents, Ambassadors will play a key role in fostering collaboration, gathering input, and ensuring that the updated Comprehensive Plan reflects the diverse needs and aspirations of the El Paso community.
