Winona Comprehensive Plan
The City of Winona is pleased to share a draft of the Comprehensive Plan for community review and comment. The draft captures extensive community conversations extending from 2021 to 2023 with more than 2,900 participants and 7,200 comments. The draft was also shaped by the work of the 12-member volunteer Steering Committee, volunteers on 12 subcommittees who focused on specific topic areas, the Planning Commission, and the City Council.
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Comments will be accepted through November 16, 2023.
If you have any questions or would like to provide input directly to staff, please reach out to Senior Planner Carlos Espinosa at 507-457-8250.
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HideCover, Acknowledgements, TOC
This document includes the cover, acknowledgements, and table of contents for the entire comprehensive plan.
Introduction
The Introduction chapter identifies what a comprehensive plan is and outlines the process undertaken to prepare it.
Vision
The Vision chapter articulates the Vision, Core Values, and Overarching Themes. These provided a foundation for the development of the Comprehensive Plan.
Community Engagement
The Community Engagement chapter covers the stages of engagement that were undertaken by Engage Winona to ensure everyone had access and a voice in the development of the comprehensive plan.
Land Use and Development
The Land Use and Development chapter provides guidance for the appropriate location and types of future development, as well as for the conservation of the natural environment.
Homes and Neighborhoods
The Homes & Neighborhoods chapter provides guidance for future development and improvements of the community’s housing options and neighborhoods.
Economic Development
The Economic Development chapter provides guidance on maintaining and marketing Winona's strong business climate, as well as ensuring development is fiscally and environmentally sustainable.
Accessible Government
The Accessible Government chapter is intended to provide guidance for improving access and relations between city government, residents, businesses, and organizations.
Heritage Preservation
This chapter is intended to provide a high level framework for Winona’s heritage preservation planning initiatives.
Downtown and Riverfront
The purpose of the Downtown and Riverfront chapter is to provide a high level framework for the city’s long-term desire to strengthen and revitalize the downtown and riverfront area.
Parks and Recreation
The Parks and Recreation chapter reiterates and reinforces the direction set in the 2018 Comprehensive Parks, Open Space, and Recreation Plan.
Transportation
The purpose of the Transportation chapter is to provide guidance for Winona’s wide range of transportation networks, including automobiles, trucks, walkways, bikeways, transit, rail, waterway, and air.
Arts and Culture
The Arts & Culture chapter describes the role that arts and culture play in Winona and summarizes the city’s role in arts and culture.
Environment and Sustainability
The Environment and Sustainability chapter is intended to guide the City in its efforts to protect the community’s natural resources and ensure the community is able to thrive despite challenges that it may face.
Community Service and Institutions
The Community Service and Institutions chapter addresses a wide range of issues, including poverty, food insecurity, homelessness, substance abuse, healthcare access, and connections.
Influential Projects
The Influential Projects chapter identifies projects that will significantly influence how Winona grows and develops over time.
Implementation
The Implementation chapter provides a framework for how the City will incorporate the Comprehensive Plans goals, objectives, and strategies in its operations.
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