Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan Interim Update (2023)
Learn more about the process to revise the GFLU map by reviewing the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document.
Map and Text Updates
Other maps beyond the GFLU map will also be updated throughout the main document to reflect changing conditions since 2018, such as the absorption of the Town of Madison, final Bus Rapid Transit routing and stations, and recently adopted Neighborhood Development Plans, among other things. In addition to updating maps, staff has prepared draft text updates, primarily to the "Growth Framework" chapter. There are no edits proposed to the goals, strategies, and actions included in the 2018 plan, though plan text does now include a new "Health and Safety" element previously approved by the Common Council in 2022.
A summary of proposed edits is available here, and a markup of the Plan can be viewed here.
Comprehensive Plan Interim Update - Anticipated Timeline
2023 Date | Action |
June 7 | Call for proposed GFLU map amendments released |
July 13 | Public Meeting 6 p.m. (video; slides) |
August 6 | Deadline for GFLU amendment proposals |
August 11 | Post GFLU map amendment proposals submitted by the public and text edits on project website |
August 31 | Post staff written response/recommendation for all GFLU map amendment proposals on project website |
September 7 | Special Plan Commission meeting: review GFLU map amendment proposals text edits and provide direction to staff (video; materials) |
September 18 | |
Mid-September - Early October | Staff drafts final Comprehensive Plan amendment based on Plan Commission feedback |
October 17 | Introduce Comprehensive Plan amendment ordinance at Common Council, refer to Plan Commission for public hearing |
November 13 | Plan Commission public hearing, recommendation on ordinance to Common Council (video; materials) |
December 5 | Common Council ordinance review/adoption |
GFLU Map Background
Comprehensive Plan (2018)
- 2020 Comprehensive Plan Progress Update: English, Español, Hmoob
- 2021 Comprehensive Plan Progress Update: English, Español, Hmoob
- 2022 Comprehensive Plan Progress Update: English, Español, Hmoob
- 2023 Comprehensive Plan Progress Update: English, Español, Hmoob
Comprehensive Plan PDFs and Other Resources
Reduced File Size PDFs: Comprehensive Plan (Parts 1 – 3)
- Part 1: Introduction, Growth Gramework, Land Use & Transportation
- Part 2: Neighborhoods & Housing, Economy & Opportunity, Culture & Character, Green & Resilient, Effective Government
- Part 3: Appendicies
Other Comprehensive Plan Resources
- Interactive Generalized Future Land Use map
- Printable Generalized Future Land Use map
- www.imaginemadisonwi.com - information about the planning and public engagement process
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Meetings - 2023 Update
Upcoming Meetings
Common Council: December 5, 2023 (a vote on the update was referred from the November 21st meeting to the December 5th meeting)
Past Meetings
Common Council - Nov. 21, 2023: Video; Materials
Plan Commission - Nov. 13, 2023: Video; Materials
Plan Commission - Sept. 18, 2023: Video; Materials
Plan Commission - Sept. 7, 2023: Video; Materials
Public Meeting - July 13, 2023: Video; Slides
Common Council - June 6, 2023: Video; Resolution
Plan Commission - May 22, 2023: Video; Memo
Plan Commission - April 24, 2023: Video; Memo
Plan Amendment Notification
If you would like to receive notice of any proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment that may affect the allowable use of your property please email the Planning Division at planning@cityofmadison.com or mail a written request to: City of Madison Planning Division, Attn: Comprehensive Plan Amendment Notification, P.O. Box 2985, Madison, WI 53701-2985
Requests for notification should include the following information: full name, whether you would prefer notification via email or USPS, and your email address or mailing address.