FHWA released a new Performance-Based Planning and Programming through Scenario Planning Guidebook… and the Imagine 2040 was one of three case studies highlighting best practices from around the country. Imagine2040 was recognized for a land-use vision linked to transportation; offering a number of investment packages; and asking the public to weigh in “using performance metrics…
The Imagine 2040: Tampa Comprehensive Plan is designed to shape the City’s future for generations to come. And the plan is now available in an easier to view and search format online. Double-click to zoom, mousewheel to turn pages. Use controls to search, navigate, download, print or view full screen. The table of contents and…
Plan amendment and other development applications for the City of Plant City submitted after the effective date will be reviewed under the Imagine 2040 plan. The updated comprehensive plan incorporates a more user-friendly format and emphasizes Plant City’s priorities. Imagine 2040 : Plant City Comprehensive Plan »
Imagine 2040 was honored to receive the American Planning Association‘s Florida Chapter 2015 Project Award of Merit in the Best Practices category. The award was presented at the opening session of APA Florida’s annual conference held in Hollywood, Florida in September. Recognized for innovative and state-of-the-art planning methods and practices, Imagine 2040 also incorporated public/private…
APA Florida Award of Merit received at state conference Imagine 2040 was honored to receive the American Planning Association’s Florida Chapter 2015 Project Award of Merit in the Best Practices category. The award was presented at the opening session of APA Florida’s annual conference, themed Betting on Florida’s Future, held in Hollywood, Florida earlier this…
people. places. natural spaces. Updates to the Comprehensive Plans for Tampa, Temple Terrace, Plant City, and unincorporated Hillsborough County are currently being processed. Findings from extensive public engagement in Imagine 2040 Part 1 and Part 2 have been used to help develop these updates. Restructured to be more user-friendly, the new plans feature: Standardized format…
On March 27, the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) held its 23rd Annual Future of the Region Awards program, recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions benefiting the regional community. Imagine Hillsborough 2040 was pleased to receive two top honors – First Place in the Public Education category and the One Bay Award. Imagine 2040, a partnership between the Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Planning Commission,…
The Transportation for Economic Development (TED) Policy Leadership Group’s (PLG) first met formally in May 2013. Many organization have been working collaboratively with the TED PLG, including the County, the Cities of Tampa, Temple Terrace, and Plant City, HART, the Hillsborough MPO, FDOT, the Expressway Authority and the Planning Commission, to evaluate and study: The…
A Spring Home Show hit! On March 14th, at the Spring Florida’s Largest Home Show at the Florida State Fairgrounds, Turner Expositions made history by hosting their first-ever Town Hall meeting – our Imagine 2040 panel discussion. In addition to our interactive planning display at the center of the Home Show, we invited people to…
What does a good transportation system mean to you? The MPO has heard a lot of answers from citizens over the years — everything from “please fix the pavement” and “why can’t the traffic signals tell that I’m waiting?” to high speed ferries and automated people-movers. In this year’s update of our community’s long range…
Imagine 2040’s big numbers & big ideas! It’s Thanksgiving time, and we are so thankful for each and every one of you who participated in Imagine 2040, making this the most successful public involvement response we’ve ever had! Man using kiosk to weigh in on Imagine2040 In coming weeks, we’ll be posting more…
Imagine 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan The Long Range Transportation Plan directs federal and state dollars towards projects we value. It looks out at least 20 years and must be updated every five years. The MPO adopted the Imagine 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan on November 12, 2014. But the 2040 Plan is a dynamic…
