Southwest RDC presents draft Nobles County Comprehensive Plan 2050; 30‑day public comment period opens

Nov 3, 2026

SRDC presented a draft Noble County Comprehensive Plan 2050 emphasizing housing, workforce and infrastructure. Staff recommended a 30‑day public comment period; the draft prioritizes housing growth near Worthington and Adrian, preservation of farmland, broadband expansion and water‑supply evaluation.

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Southwest Regional Development Commission staff presented the draft Nobles County Comprehensive Plan 2050 in the packet and at the Nov. 3 meeting. SRDC planners summarized public engagement results — a community survey with responses from every city and township and a multi‑member steering committee — and framed policy recommendations across housing, economic development, transportation and natural resources.

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