City of Plainfield Master Plan
City of Plainfield Master Plan
Welcome to the City of Plainfield's Master Plan website. The City is developing a new Master Plan to shape the physical, social, environmental, and economic future of the community. The updated Master Plan will provide a framework for preserving the City's character, supporting investment, and promoting desired changes.
We want to hear from you! This site will be updated regularly with survey questions, opportunities to participate in the creation of the Master Plan, and plan updates. The information you provide will help guide the decisions for our community for the next 10 years!
The Plainfield Master Plan Survey is now closed.
Thank you for your participation.
Get Involved!
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View the 4th Ward Community Workshop Summary here!
View the 2nd Ward Community Workshop Summary here!
View the 1st Ward Community Workshop Summary here!
View the 3rd Ward Community Workshop Summary here!
View the Senior Community Workshop Summary here!
Take the Survey at the bottom of the webpage
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a Master Plan?
A Master Plan provides a guide for the future development of a community. It serves as a comprehensive approach to planning issues and considers many factors impacting a community’s economic development needs.
The Master Plan gives the community the legal basis for control over future development, as well as land use planning policy and zoning changes. Most changes are implemented in the form of zoning amendments and land development ordinances.
- Why is the City doing a new Master Plan?
The last time the City completed a new Master Plan was in 2009, and the state requires a municipality to undertake a new Master Plan or re-examine it's existing Master Plan at least every 10 years. Since 2009, the way people live, travel, and do business has changed tremendously, and there is a signficant amount of new investment through development and redevelopment being completed in the City. We need a new planning document to guide land use policies, development, and infrastructure improvements to respond to our current and future needs.
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What is covered by the new Master Plan?
The new Master Plan will include the following elements: Goals and Objectives, Land Use, Circulation, Economic Development, Community Facilities, Conservation, Recreation and Open Space, Housing, Utilities, Sustainability, Historic Preservation, and Recycling.
In addition to the elements of the Master Plan, we are hosting a number of community engagement events where residents, business owners and other interested people have the opportunity to participate in the planning process.
- When will the report be completed?
It is expected the Master Plan will be adopted by the Planning Board in the summer of 2020.
- How can I participate?
You can provide valuable insight into the Master Plan by completing the survey questions on this webpage and participating at upcoming community workshop. And help spread the word by sharing on social media and telling your friends and family about what we are doing!
Documents
The Plainfield Master Plan Survey is now closed.
Thank you for your participation.
3rd Ward Community Workshop for the City of Plainfield Master Plan
Open House Community Workshop from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for the creation of the City's new Master Plan. Topics covered include Land Use, Transportation, Economic Development, Housing, Sustainability, Parks and Open Space, and more!
Come talk about your ideas and vision for the City's future. There will be a table for exercises for the kids, so bring them too! A brief presentation will be held at the beginning of the workshop.
1st Ward Community Workshop for the City of Plainfield Master Plan
Open House Community Workshop from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for the creation of the City's new Master Plan. Topics covered include Land Use, Transportation, Economic Development, Housing, Sustainability, Parks and Open Space, and more!
Come talk about your ideas and vision for the City's future. There will be a table for exercises for the kids, so bring them too! A brief presentation will be held at the beginning of the workshop.
2nd Ward Community Workshop for the City of Plainfield Master Plan
Open House Community Workshop from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for the creation of the City's new Master Plan. Topics covered include Land Use, Transportation, Economic Development, Housing, Sustainability, Parks and Open Space, and more!
Come talk about your ideas and vision for the City's future. There will be a table for exercises for the kids, so bring them too! A brief presentation will be held at the beginning of the workshop.
4th Ward Community Workshop for the City of Plainfield Master Plan
Open House Community Workshop from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for the creation of the City's new Master Plan. Topics covered include Land Use, Transportation, Economic Development, Housing, Sustainability, Parks and Open Space, and more!
Come talk about your ideas and vision for the City's future. There will be a table for exercises for the kids, so bring them too! A brief presentation will be held at the beginning of the workshop.