The Town of Chino Valley is celebrating a significant achievement as their "Make It Chino" General Plan 2040 has won top honors at the Arizona Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) State Conference. The comprehensive plan, which outlines the town’s development for the next 20 years, was recognized in the category of a Regional, General, or Comprehensive Plan for populations under 49,999. The award was presented during the APA’s annual state conference, held from September 18-20 in Tucson, Arizona. With a focus on sustainability, community engagement, and enhancing the local quality of life, the "Make It Chino" General Plan has set a benchmark for small-town planning.
Interested folks can dive into the full press release or pore over the General Plan documents for themselves. The full press release, available on the Town of Chino Valley's website, details the accolade and the commendable work of Assistant Development Services Director Will Dingee, Development Services Director Laurie Lineberry, and Mayor Jack W. Miller in bringing the plan to fruition.
The executive summary of the "Make It Chino 2040" General Plan provides a snapshot of the blueprint that earned accolades from the APA. It outlines the key goals, policies, and strategic initiatives that will guide the town's growth through a lens of sustainability and resident well-being.
