The details
Council held a planning retreat on Feb. 27 to discuss the city’s vision and goals when it comes to the 2050 comprehensive plan, according to city documents.
They identified five strategic priorities to develop a foundation of a common vision for the future, including:
- Economic development
- Community investment
- Community safety
- Infrastructure
- Responsible growth
According to a city news release, the resolution directs city departments to organize their day-to-day operations to focus on the priorities.
Besides being a key component of the 2050 comprehensive plan, these priorities contribute to budget development as well. City officials are engaged in Phase 1 of the fiscal year 2024-25 budget, in which they are asking for feedback from residents to help develop the recommended budget. After the recommended budget is presented to council, community members will have opportunities to review and submit feedback from mid-August to mid-September.
What you need to know
City officials are hosting a 2050 comprehensive plan vision summit on June 18. According to a news release, the meeting will be an opportunity to share ideas and discuss perspectives with neighbors, friends and colleagues.
The 2050 comprehensive plan summit will be held at Will Rogers Memorial Center, located at 3401 W Lancaster Ave. in Fort Worth, from 6-8:30 p.m.
