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Collierville staff outlines comprehensive‑plan update, seeks public engagement and consultant funding
Summary
Town planning staff presented a proposed comprehensive plan update process, previewing a public engagement program, a steering committee, a consultant RFQ in FY‑26, and a 12–18 month timeline for completion.
Planning staff on Thursday outlined plans to start a comprehensive‑plan update for Collierville, describing public engagement strategies, a consultant selection process and an expected 12–18 month schedule.
Mike Clark (Director) told the Plan Commission the update will unify multiple planning components — land use, transportation, utilities and design — into a single document that guides growth and development. Clark said the plan will also function as a blueprint to shape design expectations for new commercial and residential projects and to help market the town to prospective employers.
Clark said the town plans an extensive public engagement effort, including a steering committee appointed by the mayor and Board of Mayor and Aldermen; topical focus groups with residents, schools, business leaders and neighborhood associations; surveys and visual preference exercises; design charrettes; and nontraditional outreach at community events such as football games and concerts to reach people where they are. He said the formal kickoff will include a presentation at the Chamber of Commerce lunch on April 9.
On process and timing, staff indicated Collierville will seek funding in the FY‑26 budget to hire a consultant to lead the technical work and public engagement; an RFQ will be issued and the town will consider teams locally and nationally. Clark said staff will begin some engagement before a consultant is on board to maintain momentum. The overall process is expected to take 12–18 months from consultant selection to plan adoption, with the planning commission required by state code to make a recommendation to the elected board before final adoption.
Commissioners and Alderman Stamps expressed support for the effort and for stronger, more consistent design guidance across town corridors. Staff also noted other, ongoing development‑map updates and active cases that will appear on the town’s interactive development activity map in coming weeks.
Next steps: staff will seek consultant funding in the FY‑26 budget process, form a steering committee, launch early public engagement and issue an RFQ for a consultant team to support a full plan update that will return to the planning commission and Board of Mayor and Aldermen for public hearings and adoption.
