About the Plan

The City of York is updating its Comprehensive Plan. The plan is an essential tool that guides community leaders and decision-makers based on the vision of community stakeholders.

York’s current Comprehensive Plan was last updated in 2017. Since then, the city has made meaningful progress, from neighborhoods and parks to improvements in transportation and infrastructure. The updated plan will build on this progress and help turn community ideas into action.

Citizen involvement is the cornerstone of York’s Comprehensive Plan Update. A successful plan is developed not just with the elected and appointed officials of the city but with the entire community who will help draft it and want to see it followed and maintained. This plan update should not be considered a static document but rather the result of a continuous process to gather and evaluate information and make informed decisions based on constantly changing conditions.

What makes York a unique place to live, work, and thrive takes thoughtful planning. Taking time now to share ideas and imagine the city’s future will help York continue to grow, adapt to new challenges, and stay ready for tomorrow.

Scroll through this webpage for ways to be involved in the process to ensure a bright future for all in York!

Join your neighbors at our Design Workshop!

Your ideas today = York’s future tomorrow!

What is the design workshop?

A design workshop is a hands-on, interactive event where you can work alongside the planning team to shape York’s future.

At the workshop, you will:

• Learn about York’s Comprehensive Plan Update;
• Share your ideas on housing, parks, trails, mobility & more;
• Watch planners sketch your ideas in real time;

Join us at the time that works best for you! Drop in anytime during the sessions below:

Day 1:

• Wednesday, September 10 | 5:00–7:00 PM
• Kilgore Memorial Library
  • 520 N Nebraska Ave, York

Day 2

• Thursday, September 11 | 11:00AM – 1:00 PM
• City Hall
  • 100 E 4th St, York

Share the details with your neighbors!

Click the link below to download our Design Workshop flyer (available in Spanish and English).

Project Updates - Summer 2025

Community Engagement Highlights

Over the past few months, York's Comprehensive Plan Update team has been actively gathering input from residents, stakeholders, and community leaders to shape the future of the city. Here’s a brief overview of recent engagement activities:

Listening Sessions
On June 11–12, the planning team hosted a series of small listening sessions with key community groups, including real estate, property managers, young professionals, public sector employees, small business owners, boards and commissions, education leaders and teachers, social service providers, youth sports representatives, and major employers.These conversations helped the team better understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing York. A summary of common themes is available in the document library.

Community Roundtable
On June 12, the planning team invited York residents to a public session at City Hall. The discussion focused on shared priorities such as housing, land use, community image, transportation, and parks and recreation. The insights gathered will help guide the plan’s principles and recommendations. Notes from this session can be found in the “Wall Ideas from Public Session” file in the document library.

Steering Committee Updates
Recent Steering Committee presentations — including project updates and engagement outcomes — are also available in the website’s document library.

Project Kickoff - Spring 2025

The planning process is officially underway! We held our first Steering Committee meeting on May 29th. Thanks for everyone who joined us to help launch this effort. You can download the presentation from the website document library. We'll continue sharing updates here as the plan moves forward. Stay tuned!

What planning efforts have shaped York so far?

Understanding where we are today starts with recognizing the work that’s already been done. Over the years, the City of York has developed several plans to guide its growth and priorities. Explore and download those plans below to see how past efforts are informing the path forward.