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
How can I get involved?
Join the Steering Committee
Anyone with an interest in Blue Springs can register for the Steering Committee. Please review the dates and times below and consider joining us for these interactive events!
Visioning Workshop Steering Committee Session
📍 Vesper Hall
🕓 Thursday, May 7th | 4:00 PM
Planning & Design Charrette Steering Committee Sessions
📍 Brittany Hill Middle School
🕓 Wednesday, July 15 | 9 - 12 PM
🕓 Thursday, July 16 | 4:00 - 5:30 PM
In-person and virtual open houses will be held throughout the process to share concepts, ideas, and recommendations. To be contacted directly about these opportunities, please sign up for the email list or check back in the summer!
Visit Us at a Pop-Up Event or Open House
Meet the planning team, share your ideas, and bring the whole family to these fun, local events and open houses:
Visioning Workshop Public Open House
📍 Vesper Hall
🕓 Thursday, May 7th | 6:00 PM
Birds and Breakfast
📍 Lake Remembrance
🕓 April 25th | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Market on Main (Opening Day)
📍 107 SW 10th Street
🕓 May 2nd | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fishing Derby
📍 Rotary Park, 600 NW Vesper Street
🕓 May 9th | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Planning & Design Charrette Public Open House
📍 Brittany Hill Middle School
🕓July 16 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM