EL PASO, Texas ( KTSM ) – Residents who are passionate about shaping El Paso’s future are encouraged to apply to serve on a new City of El Paso’s working group and ambassador program for urban planning, the city announced in a news release.
The city is officially launching Envision El Paso, an update to the city’s Comprehensive Plan. Said plan guides how communities should prioritize resources and future planning efforts that will affect things such as land use, infrastructure and community needs, according to the news release.
Key guiding themes for the plan update include equity, travel mode choice, housing affordability and fiscally responsible policies, according to the news release.
“Public engagement is essential to developing an effective comprehensive plan that reflects community needs and wants, which is why it’s so important that we involve our residents and businesses in this effort. We want visionary community leaders to weave their voices into the fabric of El Paso’s future,” said Capital Improvement Department Assistant Director Alex Hoffman. “Together, we can build a city that reflects the diverse aspirations of its people, where every voice resonates in our community’s growth.”