Edmond Council Updates Housing Mobility and Infrastructure Plans for Community Sustainability

Edmond's Planning Commission has made significant strides in enhancing the city's infrastructure and housing strategies, as highlighted in their recent meeting on July 22, 2025. A key focus was the integration of updates to the city's long-range mobility and housing plans, which are expected to improve community accessibility and living conditions.

In 2022, the city completed the Edmond Shifts mobility plan, which was incorporated into the mobility chapter of the city’s comprehensive plan. Following that, the 2023 Edmond Housing Assessment led to the creation of a new housing chapter, while a forest composition and ecosystem analysis study informed updates to the utilities and natural resources chapter. These developments necessitated revisions to the implementation chapter, ensuring that the actions and recommendations align with the latest assessments.

During the meeting, updates were presented to the Citizens Participation Committee, which is responsible for implementing the housing assessment. This collaboration has allowed for the alignment of goals between the housing assessment and the Consolidated Action Plans for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), ensuring a cohesive approach to community development.

Additionally, the Edmond Bicycle Committee and the Edmond Mobility Commission reviewed changes to the mobility section. They suggested a new action item focused on the maintenance and sustainability of city infrastructure. This recommendation includes establishing a fund to periodically assess the condition of roads, sidewalks, and other city assets, ensuring high-quality infrastructure for residents.

These updates reflect a proactive approach by the Planning Commission to enhance Edmond's livability and infrastructure sustainability. The city plans to work closely with the public works, finance, and engineering departments to implement these recommendations, signaling a commitment to maintaining and improving community resources for the future.