Welcome to the City of Rockdale’s Community Engagement Portal —
a place where neighbors stay connected, ideas are shared, and community pride continues to grow.
Rooted in Texas history and driven by a vision for the future, Rockdale is a community built on resilience, hard work, and strong hometown values. Established in 1874, Rockdale blends its rich heritage with ongoing growth and opportunity, creating a community where tradition and progress work hand in hand. From its historic downtown and local businesses to the people and partnerships that continue to shape the city, Rockdale is a place where community matters. Whether you are a lifelong resident or new to the area, you are an important part of what makes Rockdale special.
This portal was created to help residents stay informed, engaged, and connected to the future of Rockdale. Here, you can follow city projects, provide feedback, participate in community initiatives, and stay involved in the decisions that shape our city.
In Rockdale, every voice matters and community pride runs deep. We encourage you to stay involved, share your ideas, and help us continue building a city we are all proud to call home.
Review the Preliminary Draft Chapters
The preliminary draft documents below will be released as they become ready for City review. Please review each section carefully and provide any comments, revisions, or recommendations to help guide final development and ensure alignment with the City of Rockdale’s vision and priorities.
Outlines the purpose and structure of the plan, providing a background and description of the city.
Describes the city's setting and identifies local hazard risks, aligning with the Hazard Mitigation plan.
Includes current estimates and distributions of the population, projections for the next 20 years, and analyses of income, education, and employment trends.
Analyzes the existing housing stock, including the number of total units, single-family homes, multi-family homes, and vacancy rates.
Analyzes existing land use covering every parcel within the city's jurisdiction. It discusses growth constraints, smart growth planning principles, and future land use and thoroughfare plans for the next 20 years.
Evaluates the current street system, pedestrian conditions, and transportation infrastructure, including airports, transit, and railroads.
Provides an overview of public facilities such as parks, trails, recreation systems, schools, libraries, health care facilities, and other public amenities.
Detailed descriptions of the city's infrastructure include the water system, wastewater system, storm drainage system, and power systems (electric and gas).
Lists projects by type and planned year of construction.
