Staff previews "adaptive planning" approach and Planning University sessions for comprehensive plan update

Planning staff used the Sept. 16 meeting to preview changes to the county's comprehensive plan process. Staff described an "adaptive planning" approach that prioritizes implementation actions and flexibility, saying the goal is a living document that can respond to changing community needs rather than a static text that sits on a shelf. "The comprehensive plan becomes meaningful not when it's adopted, but when it's implemented," staff said, and confirmed a target to complete the update process by fall 2027.