“Comprehensive Plan 2040 is a 20-year plan that seeks to implement a vision for Pocatello and its people. It reflects the voice of residents and is the guiding document for shaping Pocatello’s future.” - quoted from the introduction of the draft comprehension plan (linked below).
Comprehensive plans are required by Idaho state law, but often are pushed aside or treated as last priority. Comprehensive Plan 2040 breaks this cycle and is the product of a 2-year commitment from city planners to guide Pocatello to the brightest possible future. Though broad in its goals and values, Comprehensive Plan 2040 is meant to act as a guide for future policies and more specific plans. The planners also hope Comprehensive Plan 2040 will act as a mediator for collaboration and implementation between all different partners and organizations.
Further resources!
Portneuf Resource Council’s new website: portneufresourcecouncil.org
Draft Comprehensive Plan 2040: https://www.pocatello.gov/compplan2040/
State law requiring comprehensive plans: https://www.pocatello.gov/333/Comprehensive-Plan
Information about and contact information for City of Pocatello’s planning staff: https://www.pocatello.gov/336/PlanningStaff-Responsibilities
Timeline and summary of Comprehensive Plan for 2040: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/5e1899469bb3430a9ebce82636ed6f0d
For comments, topic suggestions, or more information, please reach out to Jessa at brigjes2@isu.edu and Emma at thacemma@isu.edu.
