General Plan Reorganization and Public Outreach
Summary
The city is working with consultants HR Green to overhaul its General Plan, deciding between strict chapter-by-chapter element layouts or thematic groupings. The subcommittee chose a thematic approach with an added economic development chapter and statutory crosswalks.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
The contract with HR Green is valued at $176,150, with potential optional services discussed.
Prescott residents and property owners will benefit from a more readable, statutorily compliant, and accessible General Plan.
Residents who invested time in previous draft iterations that may be restructured by consultants.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Council Subcommittee on General Plan Review - Sep 23, 2026
Residents at the recent open house expressed strong support for infill development over urban sprawl and emphasized protecting open space, wildlife corridors, and the natural ecosystem. The subcommittee reviewed these findings to help guide the ongoing general plan update.
Council Subcommittee on General Plan Review - Jul 8, 2026
Prescott is updating its General Plan, adding new elements and scheduling open houses to gather community feedback ahead of a 2027 voter ratification.
May 27 General Plan Subcommittee - May 27, 2026
The city is working with consultants HR Green to overhaul its General Plan, deciding between strict chapter-by-chapter element layouts or thematic groupings. The subcommittee chose a thematic approach with an added economic development chapter and statutory crosswalks.
City Council Voting Meeting - Apr 28, 2026
The council hired consulting firm HR Green for $164,400 to update the city's general plan, creating division over whether outside consultants are needed or if prior community input was sidelined.
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