City Council adopts 2040 Comprehensive Plan

Plan sets the vision for the city for the next 20 years
Thousands of community members shared input on plan development

The City Council adopted the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, known as Envision Shakopee, at the Nov. 19 City Council meeting.

The long-range visioning plan sets the course for the organization over the next 20 years. The Metropolitan Council approved the plan in October.

Envision Shakopee was a concerted effort between the city, consultants and community to create a clear vision and blueprint for city planning over the next 20 years. The planning process included significant community engagement to ensure the final plan represented the community’s aspirations. The document itself also demonstrates a significant shift in tone, structure and visual appeal from the organization’s previous plans.

This fall, Envision Shakopee received the 2019 Planning in Context award from the American Planning Association Minnesota Chapter. “From the beginning, our goal with Envision Shakopee was to create an inclusive, customer-oriented plan that represents our community,” said Director of Planning and Development Michael Kerski. “While it’s an honor to have those efforts recognized, we are most pleased with how the final product accomplishes all our goals and will be an essential tool in future city decision-making.”

The city expresses its gratitude to consultants MKSK, HR&A and Toole Design Group, as well as the Shakopee City Council, Planning Commission and more than 4,000 community participants.

The 2040 Comprehensive Plan is available on the city website at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/envisionshakopee.