The Plan

Regional Plan

July 2012:

The Updated Regional Plan:

Community Profile Summary (PDF) (July 3, 2012)

Sample General Plan Names from Around the Country (PDF) (July 3, 2012) 

Style Guide (PDF) - CAC direction to Editor - August 3, 2012 Draft

Goals and Policies to date (PDF) (minus land use) - January 16, 2013

The Plan Covers Three Broad Sections

  1. Community Character
    1. Community Character and Urban Design
    2. Neighborhood Preservation and Revitalization
    3. Public Buildings
    4. Public Services and Facilities
    5. Recreation
    6. Safety
    7. Urban Conservation, Rehabilitation and Redevelopment
  2. Development / Transportation / Growth
    1. Bicycling
    2. Circulation
    3. Cost of Development
    4. Economic Development
    5. Growth Areas
    6. Housing
    7. Land Use
  3. Environmental Quality
    1. Conservation
    2. Energy
    3. Environmental Planning
    4. Open Space
    5. Water Resources

Working Outline (PDF) (updated June 23, 2010)

List of proposed Maps (PDF) - April 25, 2012

List of Proposed Maps (DOC) - July 13, 2012

What's in a Name?

What should the name of the Regional Plan be? Here are some suggestions to get you started...Possible Names (PDF)

Arizona State Statute Required Elements

  1. Land Use
  2. Circulation
  3. Bicycle*
  4. Open Space
  5. Growth Area
  6. Environmental Planning
  7. Cost of Development
  8. Water Resources
  9. Energy*
  10. Conservation*
  11. Recreation
  12. Public Facilities and Services
  13. Public Buildings*
  14. Housing*
  15. Conservation, Rehabilitation and Redevelopment*
  16. Safety
  17. Neighborhood Preservation and Revitalization*

* Indicates new required element added since 2001 adopted Regional Plan

Arizona Smart Growth Optional Elements

  1. Community Character and Design
  2. Economic Development
  3. Historic Preservation*
  4. Natural / Cultural Resources Planning
  5. Social*

* Indicates new optional element added since 2001 adopted Regional Plan

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