We're thrilled to announce an important milestone in the RCP planning process! On the portal, you'll find:
This initial introduction is intended for key stakeholders, the city council, staff, and the planning department. Your expert and thoughtful feedback on these resiliency elements will help shape a framework that truly reflects your community's needs and aspirations.
Once the full preliminary plan draft review is completed, the community will be invited to review and provide their comments.
The Community section of the Comprehensive Plan explores the social fabric, identity, and quality of life that define our city. This chapter focuses on the people who live, work, and engage here — highlighting demographics, education, housing, health, arts and culture, civic engagement, and public safety. It also examines equity, inclusivity, and resilience to ensure that all residents have access to opportunities and resources.
Outlines the city’s growth patterns, zoning, and land development goals to support balanced, resilient, and context-sensitive development.
Update the existing land use plan to reflect current development patterns and integrate resilience strategies that support sustainable growth, reduce risk, and preserve community character.
1) Population Study; (20-year projections) utilizing current data while addressing potential and projected future issues with an emphasis on resiliency.
2) Housing Study; (10-year projections) refreshing any existing reports, and studies and review the city’s current situation with a future outlook for housing demand.
3) Land Use Study/Plan; analyzing current land use and studying the future projections to ensure the community is well positioned for future needs and prepared, and more resilient to both natural disasters and local hazard risks.
4) Zoning Ordinance; review existing zoning ordinances (where available) and recommend revisions and/or new ordinances to meet identified needs and risks.
5) Infrastructure Study / Capital Improvement Plan; including analyses of all community infrastructure assets and systems (e.g. transportation, drainage, water, sewer, and parks) and recommendations for capital projects to increase community resilience.
The Texas General Land Office created the Resilient Communities Program because they recognized that Texas communities need to prepare not just for today, but for tomorrow's challenges too.
For your city, this means planning that considers our unique character while strengthening the ability to bounce back from events like floods, economic shifts, or growth pressures.
Resiliency isn't an add-on to our comprehensive plan—it's woven into every aspect of it.
Your specialized knowledge is invaluable to us. We're counting on your expertise to ensure our plan effectively addresses both today's needs and tomorrow's challenges. We're asking you to review:
As you review each section, please keep these important questions in mind:
Your thoughtful feedback will help shape a plan that preserves what makes the community special while building resilience for generations to come.
