LEARN
About our effort
The Flourishing Ferdinand Comprehensive Plan is a guidance document for future growth and development that focuses on the next 10 to 20 years. It serves as a roadmap for effective decision-making in private development projects and community initiatives for the public good. Through this process, we intend to help ensure that Ferdinand remains an active, comfortable, and safe community for residents and visitors for years to come.
PARTICIPATE
In our planning process
A critical part of the success of this planning process is the participation of residents, business owners, special interest groups, and local leadership. To ensure that the process considers your specific needs of everyone in Ferdinand, we would like you to participate in all aspects of our effort.
REVIEW
What has been discussed and presented
The planning process will include multiple meetings, presentations and online engagement opportunities. To ensure that everyone can stay updated on the team’s progress, we encourage you to review project materials and key findings throughout the process. Meeting summaries, presentations and materials can be accessed through the links below.
Steering Committee Meeting #1 held on September 25, 2024
On Thursday, September 25, 2024 Taylor Siefker Williams Design Group facilitated a kick off meeting for the Flourishing Ferdinand Comprehensive Plan process. During the meeting, participants were invited to provide feedback about the project's key intentions, overall priorities for the planning effort, known challenges and necessary tools and resources needed for future efforts. The full meeting packet is available for download below.
Public Workshop #1 held on November 6, 2024
A public workshop was facilitated at the Ferdinand Community Center where attendees were provided a background of the comprehensive planning process and existing conditions summary. In addition, participants had an opportunity to provide feedback on potential plan focus areas related to land use and development, transportation, housing, quality of life and community character elements. This feedback will be utilized as part of the foundation for plan priorities that will be developed in the second phase of work. Attendees were also encouraged to complete the online survey and share that survey information with others in the coming weeks.
Steering Committee Meeting #2 held on January 22, 2025
On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Taylor Siefker Williams Design Group facilitated the second Steering Committee meeting for the Flourishing Ferdinand Comprehensive Plan. During the meeting, participants were invited to share input about the plan's themes, goals, and each of the strategies organized within each of the goals. At the meeting, the goals and strategies were refined into a clear vision for Ferdinand.
Public Workshop #2 held on March 6, 2025
On March 6, 2025, Taylor Siefker Williams Design Group facilitated the second public workshop at the Ferdinand Community Center. At the workshop, the project team presented the draft plan themes, goals, and strategies to the public. Then, participants were encouraged to review and provide feedback regarding each of the plan's draft goals and strategies. Participants were also encouraged to share input regarding future land use and transportation projects in Ferdinand. Finally, attendees were encouraged to take an online survey and share it with others in the coming weeks.
