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Follow this page for any relevant news and updates related to the City and County’s Comprehensive Plans.
NEW! The Project Team Held a Community Workshop with the Karenni Community
The project team facilitated a great community workshop with the Karenni Community on February 9, 2025! About 65 people attended the workshop and provided their input and ideas. This was part of the County and City’s efforts to engage a broad range of community members as part of the new Comprehensive Plans.
Take the Online Surveys! Your Input will Help Guide Goals and Policies for the next 10 to 20 Years
The project team launched the second community survey for these projects. Your input will help develop strategic goals, plans, policies, and action steps to guide community growth and deliver important community services…. Learn More
The Virtual Open House is now live on the project website!
Can’t make the January 15 Open House? No worries, the Virtual Open House has all the information that will be shared at the in-person event for the Mower County and City of Austin Comprehensive Plans… Learn More
The Open House is scheduled for January 15, 2025
An initial Open House will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. The community workshop will be a key milestone for both the Mower County and City of Austin Comprehensive Plans. We invite all community members to attend to learn more about the projects, provide your ideas, speak to project members… Learn More
Nov. 13, 2024 - City of Austin launches its first Planning Advisory Committee meeting
The City of Austin Comprehensive Plan launches its first Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) on November 13, 2024… Read More
Sept. 3, 2024 - Mower County and City of Austin Seek Public Input on Comprehensive Plans
It is an exciting time in Mower County and the City of Austin! Both are planning ahead, being proactive, and working with community members and consultants to shape the future for the next decades and beyond. The City of Austin and Mower County… Read More
2024 - Impact Austin Leads Initiatives
Impact Austin is working on multiple initiatives within the City of Austin and neighboring communities. Visit the Impact Austin page to learn more about the current initiatives being led by some of our project team members.