Ongoing Planning Studies
The following is a list of some of the ongoing planning studies being undertaken by the Planning Department, either by itself or in collaboration with neighboring jurisdictions. Note that the following is not an exhaustive list, rather, it identifies some of the studies. Should a study not be listed, please contact the Planning Division.
Southeast Growth Area Plan (SEGA) (ongoing)
El Dorado Park Neighborhood Specific Plan (ongoing)
Housing Element Update (ongoing)
Activity Center Study
The purpose of the study is to evaluate land use and transportation alternatives for activity centers identified in the 2025 Fresno General Plan. The goal of the study is to promote more compact development in strategic locations throughout the metro area.
Activity Center Study Presentation Jan. 4, 2008
Metro Rural Loop (Multi Jurisdictional Planning Effort)
The Metro Rural Loop is a conceptual idea to link the various cities located within the Fresno-Madera Metropolitan Area by a multi-modal transportation corridor. It is an innovative regional development approach envisioning a Multi-Modal, Multi-City, and Multi-County Transit-Oriented Transportation Corridor System that would directly and efficiently link the development of 14 incorporated cities in Fresno and Madera Counties, and define one of the most significant, sustainable, effective, and attractive Smart Growth oriented regional metropolitan areas for the future of California.
The following are links to information pertaining to the loop:
Metro Rural Loop Multi-Jurisdictional Workshop Synopsis
Feb. 29, 2008 Agenda: Metro Rural Loop Conceptual Corridor Alignment Wrap-up Workshop
MRL County Tour Presentation
MRL County Tour Packet
Fresno Bee article from May 20, 2007