BLUE SPRINGS NEXT
Our Citywide Comprehensive Plan Update
What's Next, Blue Springs?
The Blue Springs Comprehensive Plan will guide how our city grows and changes over the next 10 to 20 years, shaping development, reinvestment, and quality of life across the community. Grounded in past planning work and informed by a citywide perspective, the plan will help chart a clear path forward for Blue Springs. Work on the plan will continue through 2026 and into 2027. Residents, employees, business owners, and visitors are all encouraged to participate as we come together to define a shared vision for Blue Springs’ future.
How will the plan be created?
DISCOVER
Understand Blue Springs's strengths and opportunities through research and interview sessions with community leaders
Spring - Summer 2026
ENGAGE
Gather information from the people that know and love Blue Springs through a series of interactive events, in-person engagement, and online activities
Spring - Winter 2026
PLAN
Articulate goals, policies, and strategies to realize a vision for Blue Springs, including an iterative review process to refine details and build concensus
Estimated timing: Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
IMPLEMENT
Develop an action plan including specific projects, programs, partnerships, and phasing to support the community's vision
Estimated timing: Winter - Spring 2027
Urban3 Citywide Revenue Assessment
A virtual presentation was held on July 7th of 2026 to share insights from Urban3, a firm that uses local data to create simple, visual models that show how different types of land uses and development patterns generate revenue and impact long-term financial health of our community. The workshop was an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and share perspectives regarding Citywide revenue generation. Watch the recorded session below:
Community Discussion Starters
The Blue Springs Next Comprehensive Plan aims to enhance community engagement through innovative tools. Explore our interactive community discussion starters in ArcGIS StoryMaps to learn more about four topic areas from the Existing Conditions Report - an appendix to the final Comprehensive Plan.
Click on the images to the right to learn about Downtown Reinvestment, Mobility and Access, Housing and Neighborhoods, and Commercial Corridors.
Community Involvement Opportunities
Community Questionnaire
Blue Springs residents and community members were invited to participate in the online community questionnaire for the Comprehensive Plan.
The survey was available from April through July 2026.
Pop-up Events
Four pop-up events were held throughout Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026 to understand perspectives of residents and visitors in Blue Springs.
Pop-ups were held at:
Birds & Breakfast
April 25th, 2026
Market on Main
May 2nd, 2026
Blue Springs Fishing Derby
May 9th, 2026
Blue Springs Fall Fun Festival
September 19th, 2026
Planning & Design Charrete
Steering committee members participated in a two-day Planning & Design Charrette to guide the future of Blue Springs. An open house was held on day two to allow the public a chance to comment on conceptual big ideas and propose ideas of their own.
Brittany Hills Middle School
Steering Committee Work Session #1:
July 15th, 2026
Steering Committee Work Session #2 & Open House:
July 16th, 2026
Virtual Open House #1
Those that missed the in-person public open house at the Charrette had the opportunity to participate in the online virtual open house. Concepts from the Charrette were presented in a virtual format to gather additional feedback and inform the direction of writing the Blue Springs Next Comprehensive Plan.
The Virtual Open House was held from August through October 2026.
Upcoming Events!
The draft Blue Springs Next Comprehensive Plan will be delivered to the City in Winter 2026/2027. Following appropriate reviews and revisions, the draft plan will be made available to the steering committee and public through a virtual format and in-person public open house.
Virtual Open House
Anticipated timing:
March 2027
Public Open House
Anticipated timing:
April 2027
What We've Heard from the Community
Outdoor Blue Springs
Become the regional destination for outdoor-based recreation and activities.
Great Corridors & Activity Centers
Transform major corridors into attractive gateways and activity centers.
Downtown Blue Springs
Create a vibrant downtown destination for residents, businesses, and visitors.
A Community for Every Stage of Life
Expand housing and amenities that serve residents of all ages and abilities.
Connected Blue Springs
Link neighborhoods, parks, schools, and destinations through safe and convenient transportation network.
Building a Stronger Blue Springs
Focus growth and public investment where it creates long-lasting community value.