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 Presentation to Joint Planning Commission on Jan. 28, 2009

Fresno Activity Center and Corridor Intensification Study Workshop - December 9, 2008
       - Project Narrative and Scope of Work
       - Workshop Flyer
       - Workshop Agenda
       - Activity Center Map
       - Powerpoint Presentation

Fresno Activity Center and Corridor Intensification Study Overview Narrative

Fresno Activity Center and Corridor Intensification Study DRAFT Map


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 Feasibility Study Report (Draft) Feb. 9, 2009

Metro Rural Feasibility Study Report Powerpoint Slide Show Feb. 9, 2009

Metro Rural Feasibility Study Report Presentation Slides w/ Notes Feb. 9, 2009


Metro Rural Loop Multi-Jurisdictional Workshop Synopsis April.4.2008

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