Alachua County residents are invited to attend a Comprehensive Plan update workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 12, that will set a long-term vision for the county.
The meeting will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the Grace Knight Conference Room at the Alachua County Administration Building (12 SE 1st St., Gainesville). This first workshop will focus on land use and development topics.
The Board of County Commissioners, which started the evaluation and update process earlier this year, will continue to discuss the Comprehensive Plan throughout 2025 and into early 2026.
The Comprehensive Plan is a state-required document that guides how Alachua County will grow and develop. The plan sets a long-term vision for the county and guides decisions on housing, historic preservation, community health, economic development, land use, natural resource protection, infrastructure and services, and energy.
The plan reflects the community’s values and priorities, so public input at the workshops is critical.
“The Comprehensive Plan is the community’s blueprint for the future,” said Alachua County Principal Planner Ben Chumley in a press release. “Resident participation ensures that the county’s policies and decisions reflect what matters most to the people who live and work here.”
For residents to get involved, Growth Management has launched a Comprehensive Plan microsite. The site provides:
- General information about the plan and update process
- Sign up for notifications on future workshops and updates
- An online questionnaire to share ideas, concerns, and priorities with the County Commission
Residents are encouraged to review the information and complete the questionnaire to help shape the future of Alachua County.
For more information, contact Chumley at 352-374-5249 or BDChumley@alachuacounty.us.