
Land Plan Grinnell - A Comprehensive Plan for 2045
About the Project
The City of Grinnell is updating its Comprehensive Plan. The plan is an important tool that provides guidance to community leaders and decision-makers for sound and efficient community growth patterns based on the vision of the community.
Resident involvement is the cornerstone of Land Plan Grinnell. A successful plan is identified not just with the elected and appointed officials of the City who adopt it, but with the entire community who will help draft it and want to see it followed and maintained.
Land Plan Grinnell should not be considered a static document but rather the result of a continuous process to gather and evaluate information and make informed decisions based upon constantly changing conditions.
Scroll through this webpage for ways to be involved in the process to ensure a bright future for all in Grinnell!
Engagement Timeline
July-August: Community Polling
- Offer your feedback on proposed goals and objectives of the plan.
September: Author Plan
- Reserved time to draft the comprehensive plan.
Community Engagement Opportunities
Upcoming Opportunities!
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Open House: October 2nd
Please join us for the Land Plan Grinnell Open House. Land Plan Grinnell is a long-range plan and needs your feedback. Join us at an Open House to learn more about the future land use and development concepts.
When: October 2nd, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Where: Drake Community Library
Design Workshop Open House
Learn about the comprehensive plan and work alongside the design team to understand:
- Where should housing and commercial areas go?
- What roads need to be improved?
- What should parks be like in the future?
- How can Grinnell become a stronger community?
When & Where: City Hall Lobby
Monday, June 12th, 5pm - 7pm
Tuesday, June 13th, 5pm-7pm



Show us your Ideas!
We invite you to tell us your ideas and concerns, using an interactive map. This will help the project team focus efforts when drafting action priorities. Think BIG!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a comprehensive plan?
A comprehensive plan focuses on creating a shared vision of the future, finding solutions to current problems, and providing a guide to realize the vision.
Under Iowa Code, a Comprehensive Plan is a policy document that informs decision-making in a city. Zoning ordinance must also generally align with the comprehensive plan.
How can I get involved?
Share your big ideas and concerns in the mapping tool!
Take the online survey!
Check back often for public meetings and events YOU can attend!