What is a comprehensive plan?

1. The result of a public process that reflects citizen values and wisdom about principles and goals to make our city a more attractive place to live and visit.

2. An agreed-upon framework for turning our visions into processes and places over the next 20-30 years.

3. A plan for efficient, fair, and productive use of our taxes to make a safe, interesting, innovative city with a wide variety of choices.

4. A plan that encompasses all geographic parts of the community and addresses all interdependent quality of life issues simultaneously, such as land use, environment, transportation, and public fa-cilities.

5. An official public document adopted as a policy guide for decisions about the physical development of the community.

6. The basis for effective government.

Why does Houston need a plan?
What is a comprehensive plan?
What are the benefits?
Who decides what’s in it?
How do you create a comprehensive plan?
Is this about the Z word?
Connecting our visions
What can I do?
Some issues to study
Suggested milestones for the plan