Colorado state statutes authorize municipalities to develop comprehensive plans to guide decision-making and to help communities reach their respective vision and goals. The more current a plan is, the more effective it can be in achieving the community’s vision and goals.

Oak Creek’s Comprehensive Plan was last updated in 2015.  In the 10 years since the Plan was adopted, a lot has changed in terms of economic conditions and regional growth. This update to the Plan will help establish a sound vision to guide future decision-making within the town and ensure the community has an intentional plan to address the changes that are inevitably taking place. 

Oak Creek’s Comprehensive Plan Update involves several steps including gathering data; engaging the community to understand goals and priorities; mapping and analysis of opportunities and constraints; conducting an economic analysis to understand market conditions and opportunities; and creating a Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) to identify and prioritize capital projects.

1. Revitalize the community vision and create an action plan to achieve it

2. Define our Town character and honor and protect it

3. Unite the community / build coalition

4. Guide smart growth
a. Identify sustainable development opportunities
b. Focus on infill and redevelopment within Town
c. Preserve small town character and agriculture / natural heritage

5. Increase economic resilience
a. Increase collaboration between businesses
b. Increase activity and things to do in Town

6. Increase local housing options

7. Improve transportation connectivity

8. Update Town infrastructure to support sustainable development

These goals are fluid and capable of evolving throughout the process.

Phase I: Discovery (January-May) – During this initial phase, the project team reviews and analyzes all relevant information to inform the Plan update process. The team is also launching a comprehensive and inclusive community engagement effort to gather valuable input, insight, and recommendations from Town leaders, key stakeholders, and community members.

Phase 2: Draft Comprehensive Plan Update (May-September) - During the second phase, discovery and community input are used to develop an updated community vision statement along with updated goals, policies, implementation strategies, maps, and graphics. The draft Plan content will be presented to Town leadership and the community for review and feedback.

Phase 3: Final Plan Update (October-March 2026) - During the third and final phase, the feedback received on the draft Plan during Phase 2 will be incorporated and the consultant team will finalize the Plan for review and adoption by the Town Board.