GAI Consultants presented a regional 'Pathways to Prosperity' strategy for South Polk County, urging preservation of industrial land, targeted infrastructure investments and new smaller industrial buildings to meet market demand while pairing growth with conservation measures.

The Columbus Downtown Commission voted to recommend City Council adopt a land‑use classification of Mixed Use 3 for downtown as part of the citywide Columbus Growth Strategy, a policy step that staff says is needed to advance the next phase of the Zone In zoning rewrite.

The land use working group recommended creating a building committee focused on public safety facilities, pursuing public works placement at MCI if feasible, developing long‑range capital planning, consolidating municipal facilities where practical, and building long‑range land‑use planning capacity.

Council approved Bill 9173 to adopt a 160‑page comprehensive plan, the city’s first in roughly 30 years; staff and SIMCOG representatives said the plan provides a strategic 20‑year roadmap for land use and economic development.

County council prepares to finalize the master plan and future land use map this year.

City officials discuss density and appropriate development for property in Sugar Land's growth plan.

The Craven County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 3 adopted a coastal (CAMA) land‑use plan and approved a series of routine fiscal and property actions, including a transfer of land‑sale proceeds to a capital reserve for economic development and final conveyance of a foreclosed parcel following upset bids.

Council members emphasize need for development to address $24 million deficit through tax increment.

Mesa officials assess economic drawbacks of data centers amid concerns over land and tax revenue.

Sandy City Council approves five station area plans aimed at enhancing local transit development.