Modesto City Council members and planners weighed in on the city’s general plan growth options Wednesday.
At a joint meeting, the council and Planning Commission did not vote to endorse either the competitive, moderate or minimal growth land use alternatives. But they commented on city goals, the need for more housing and prospects for industrial development capable of bringing high-paying jobs.
The city will hold another workshop on the Modesto General Plan 2050 Update and an environmental justice focus group next month before the council chooses one of the three growth alternatives for environmental study…