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
Estimated timing: 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
Estimated timing: 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:
Don't Miss the Planning & Design Charrette on July 15th and 16th!
Anyone with an interest in Blue Springs is encouraged to join the Steering Committee and help shape the community's future. Please review the dates and times below and consider participating in these interactive workshops and discussions.
If you're unable to attend the Steering Committee sessions, there will also be a public open house to provide additional opportunities for involvement. Everyone is welcome at all events; however, we kindly ask that you RSVP for the Steering Committee sessions using the link below so we can plan accordingly for food and refreshments.
Planning & Design Charrette Steering Committee Sessions
📍 Brittany Hill Middle School
🕓 Wednesday, July 15 | 9 - 12 PM
🕓 Thursday, July 16 | 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Planning & Design Charrette Public Open House
📍 Brittany Hill Middle School
🕓July 16 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
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.
