The Lebanon City Council is pleased to announce the approval of the final version of the Lebanon 2040 Comprehensive Plan, a strategic blueprint for the city's growth and development over the next decade. This significant milestone was reached on June 10, 2024, following a year-long process of community engagement, planning, and collaboration.
The Lebanon 2040 Comprehensive Plan is designed to serve as a guide for the identification and implementation of Lebanon’s unified vision for its future. It builds upon the community’s values and points Lebanon in the direction of its shared goals using a variety of tactics.
Key components of the Lebanon 2040 Comprehensive Plan include:
- Future Land Use: Recommendations based on input from stakeholders, the public, the Zoning and Planning Commission, City Council, and city staff members, along with findings from the Economic and Market Analysis.
- Housing: Future options and opportunities to balance and diversify the existing housing stock.
- Economic Development: Strategies that encourage a vibrant, healthy mixture of revenue generation sources.
- Transportation and Mobility: Opportunities that enhance connectivity and mobility for residents and visitors.
- Recreation and Entertainment: Enhanced options designed to improve residents’ quality of life and work within existing environmental conditions.
- Sustainability and Resiliency: Integrated throughout all recommendations to balance community desires, financial feasibility, and environmental needs.
- Community Health and Equity: Strategies for improving the health, equity, and vibrancy of the community at large, from individual physical and mental health to social support systems, resources, and gathering opportunities.
This plan is a significant achievement for our community and represents the collective input and hard work of our residents, city staff, and elected officials. The Lebanon 2040 Comprehensive Plan will serve as a living document, guiding our city's growth and ensuring a vibrant and prosperous future for all.
The planning process, which began a year ago, culminated in this integrated document that reflects the needs and desires of the community. The Plan provides a framework for the development of future public policy related to development, redevelopment, transportation and connectivity, and the provision of community services and amenities.
City staff and council members will now focus on implementing the strategies and goals outlined in the plan, ensuring that Lebanon continues to thrive and evolve in line with its residents' vision.
Citizens are encouraged to view Lebanon 2040 Comprehensive Plan on our website.