The City of Rockford is inviting residents to comment on updates to its 2040 Future Land Use Map, according to a community announcement.
The map update aims to refine the city’s long-term development plans and align land use policies with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. City staff prepared the update using geographic information systems and current planning data.
The updated map is intended to provide a foundation for future development reviews, zoning considerations and infrastructure investments, according to the announcement.
Aim is a diverse hosing supply, economic opportunity
Specifically, the city is looking to support efficient growth within existing development corridors and infrastructure, a diverse housing supply and balanced neighborhood development, business expansion and long-term economic resilience, and preservation of community character and natural resources, according to the announcement…