Pima County is on track to reshape its development landscape, with a call for the public to weigh in on its upcoming Comprehensive Plan, Pima Prospers. This foundational document, which sets the tone for the county's land use and development over the next decade, is in the process of getting its decennial facelift, as reported by Pima County.

As it stands, the plan's preliminary draft snips the number of policy chapters from a tidy four down to three. This streamlining brings the focus to a host of pressing issues which, according to a statement made by Pima County Newsroom, includes "increasing housing construction and supply" in the wake of financial turmoil and the COVID-19 pandemic and doubling down on "increasing energy generation and storage capabilities from renewable sources."

Water is also a central theme in the updated draft, with a comprehensive accounting of regional water supplies, including the often overlooked players like precipitation and reclaimed water. Furthermore, the plan doesn't sidestep the harsh realities of climate change—acknowledging increased temperatures, reduced rainfall, and the increased frequency of wildfires, all key considerations for Pima County's future growth and sustainability.

With the 2025 update poised for publication, the Development Services Department is actively courting public commentary. The preliminary draft, which covers policy scopes from "Economic Environment" to "Natural, Physical and Cultural Environment," and even "Rezoning and Special Areas," is wide open for review and input until mid-March. Residents who are eager to take part in shaping Pima County's trajectory can find and review the draft online, by following a link provided in the news announcement.