About
PLAN Carbondale is a journey to create a comprehensive plan for the future of our community. This plan will define a long-term vision for Carbondale and will set the direction for the City’s development, investment and change. It will also help the city to preserve and enhance what makes it special for the coming decades. Carbondale has earned a well-deserved reputation as a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable city. Now we have an opportunity to build upon our successes and make Carbondale even better for future generations.
It is time to turn our ideas into action. Join us today!
The Process
PLAN Carbondale will last through Spring 2025 and offer multiple opportunities for citizens to get involved.
Why should I participate?
Help shape the future of Carbondale.
The comprehensive plan is a long-term policy guide that covers topics such as housing, the environment and sustainability, community amenities and services, and economic development.
It’s your community. You are the expert.
If you live, work, study, or spend time in Carbondale we need your input! Your ideas and your feedback will ensure that this comprehensive plan maintains and enhances our quality of life.
This is a special opportunity.
Long-range planning is important because it will shape the City for years to come. Through collaboration, we can ensure that the City will thrive for future generations. The plan will guide our community for the next ten or more years, so you will not want to miss participating. Now is the time!
Who is involved?
Steering Committee
Process and leadership.
The Steering Committee is a diverse group of community members that will meet regularly throughout the process, provide guidance on the process and substance of the Plan, serve as community liaisons, and potentially act as stewards of the completed Plan.
Stakeholders
Targeted input.
Various stakeholder groups will be convened to inform specific aspects of the plan. These groups may include business leaders, advocacy organizations, neighborhood associations, real estate professionals and developers, education professionals, students, and young professionals, among others.
Public
Input and feedback.
Widespread public involvement is vital to PLAN Carbondale’s success. In-person workshops, online tools, and other targeted engagement opportunities will offer more ways for community members to give input throughout the process.
City Staff
Coordination.
City staff will support and help to coordinate the work of all other groups with local knowledge and expertise.
Elected Officials
Monitor.
The Mayor and Council will monitor the PLAN Carbondale process and the resulting community vision, recognizing that success should be independent of the city’s elected leadership.
Consultants
Process leadership and expertise.
The consultant team will facilitate the process, lead the technical analysis, and prepare the draft and final plan document. The team will draw heavily from local knowledge and input collected and its national experience and expertise.