Plan Overview: A comprehensive plan is a policy document that identifies where and how a community should grow or redevelop based on a community vision. The last comprehensive plan for Fate was adopted in 2015; since then, the community has grown over 85%, so it was time to revisit the priorities and strategies developed as part of the 2015 comprehensive plan. The plan update process considered all aspects of the community, including land use, transportation, economic development, housing, and other key issues necessary to enhance the quality of life for all residents. For each of these elements, the comprehensive plan answered questions such as: What do we want the future of Fate to look like? What policy changes are needed to achieve the future vision?
Public and stakeholder engagement was critical to developing a community-driven plan. The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) made up of key stakeholders was created to serve as a review body throughout the plan process. A series of public open houses and public summit series were also held to serve as educational opportunities and to gauge public feedback. Online engagement opportunities included surveys, the project website, and educational videos. A design charrette was also held to generate design concepts for two specific areas of the community.