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What is long-range planning?
Long-range planning is how Jackson prepares for the future. It looks 10, 20, even 30 years ahead. The goal is to guide how the city grows, how land is used, and how we keep neighborhoods safe, healthy, and strong.
Why is it important?
- It helps keep housing, jobs, parks, and schools in balance.
- It makes sure roads, water, and sewer systems can handle growth.
- It protects community history and culture.
- It gives everyone a voice in shaping Jackson’s future.
The City’s long-range planning work is based on the FABRIC Comprehensive Plan. FABRIC stands for: “For A Better Revitalized Inclusive Community.”
Comprehensive Plan
Read the City’s long-term blueprint for building a strong, connected, and thriving Jackson. It covers everything from transportation to housing to community facilities.
What is the Comprehensive Plan?
The Comprehensive Plan is the City’s big-picture roadmap. It sets out how Jackson should grow and change over the next 20 years.
What does FABRIC mean?
- Future Land Use: Decides where homes, businesses, parks, and industry should go.
- Activity Centers: Focuses on building strong areas like downtown, neighborhoods, and shopping hubs.
- Business & Industry: Supports good jobs and strong local businesses.
- Residential Areas: Protects existing neighborhoods and guides new housing.
- Infrastructure: Plans for streets, sidewalks, transit, water, and sewer.
- Community Character: Keeps Jackson’s history, culture, and green spaces alive.
Why does this matter to me?
The plan affects where schools are built, how traffic flows, where stores open, and how neighborhoods develop. It guides zoning rules and helps the City apply for state and federal funds.