The purpose of a Comprehensive Plan is to guide future growth and development in the Town over the next 10 to 20 years. A comprehensive plan provides the vision and direction for natural resource protection, housing and economic development, transportation and community facilities, land use, intergovernmental relations, and other factors that together form the community’s future. Comprehensive planning was enacted to encourage long-range planning for communities and provide consistency in land use decision making. The Comprehensive Plan is a guide that elected officials, residents, and business owners can use for directing growth and redevelopment in the community. The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range policy document consisting of goals, objectives, and policies prepared to meet the State’s definition of a comprehensive plan as defined under Section 66.1001.
City of Wausau Comprehensive Plan 2026
A comprehensive plan is a local government’s guide to community physical, social, and
economic development. Comprehensive plans are not meant to serve as land use
regulations in themselves; instead, they provide a rational basis for local land use
decisions with a twenty-year horizon for future planning and community decisions.
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Comprehensive Plan Progress:
Public Participation Plan and Timeline (Adopted May 12, 2026)
Updated Timeline (Amended September 3, 2026)
Click Here to view Draft 1 Chapter 1: Issues and Opportunities (Demographics).
Updated 7/13/2026
Click Here to view Draft 1 Chapter 2: Natural, Agricultural, and Cultural Resources
Updated 9/3/2026
Click Here to view Draft 1 Maps 1 & 2: Location and Natural Resources
Survey Information:
CLICK HERE to take the Comprehensive Plan Survey Online!
CLICK HERE to print a hard copy of the Comprehensive Plan Survey! (English)
Haga clic aquí para la encuesta del Plan Integral de la Ciudad de Wausau
The Survey closes September 30, 2026.
Return hard copy survey to/Devuelva la encuesta a:
NCWRPC
210 McClellan St Suite 210
Wausau, WI 54403
Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at Wausau City Hall
407 Grant St, Wausau, WI, 54403
Location of meeting times, dates, and materials: https://wausauwi.portal.civicclerk.com/
Town of New Chester Comprehensive Plan 2027
This project is an update to the Town of New Chester existing Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan explores potential issues that may have an impact upon the development of the Town over a 20-year planning period. As required by the state’s comprehensive planning law – 66.1001 – plans must be updated every ten years.
Drafts and meeting information will be posted soon.
Town of Plymouth Comprehensive Plan 2027
The Town of Plymouth’s Comprehensive Plan guides the future growth, development and enhancement of the Town for the next 10 to 20 years. This plan incorporates more than just future land uses, but also direction for housing and neighborhood development, economic development, transportation, community facilities, protection of natural resources and intergovernmental cooperation. These crucial elements among others will shape the future of the Town.
Drafts and meeting information will be posted soon.
Town of Jackson Comprehensive Plan 2027
This project is an update to the Town of Jackson’s existing Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan explores potential issues that may have an impact upon the development of the Town over a 20-year planning period. As required by the state’s comprehensive planning law – 66.1001 – plans must be updated every ten years.
Village of Biron Comprehensive Plan 2026
The purpose of a Comprehensive Plan is to guide future growth and development in the Village over the next 10 to 20 years. A comprehensive plan provides the vision and direction for natural resource protection, housing and economic development, transportation and community facilities, land use, intergovernmental relations, and other factors that together form the community’s future. Comprehensive planning was enacted to encourage long-range planning for communities and provide consistency in land use decision making. The Comprehensive Plan is a guide that elected officials, residents, and business owners can use for directing growth and redevelopment in the community. The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range policy document consisting of goals, objectives, and policies prepared to meet the State’s definition of a comprehensive plan as defined under Section 66.1001.
CLICK HERE to view the Public Hearing Draft Comprehensive Plan
The Public Hearing will be held 6:00pm, Monday, October 12th
Meetings are held at 6pm at 451 Kahoun Rd, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Town of Minocqua Comprehensive Plan 2026
The purpose of a Comprehensive Plan is to guide future growth and development in the Town over the next 10 to 20 years. A comprehensive plan provides the vision and direction for natural resource protection, housing and economic development, transportation and community facilities, land use, intergovernmental relations, and other factors that together form the community’s future. Comprehensive planning was enacted to encourage long-range planning for communities and provide consistency in land use decision making. The Comprehensive Plan is a guide that elected officials, residents, and business owners can use for directing growth and redevelopment in the community. The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range policy document consisting of goals, objectives, and policies prepared to meet the State’s definition of a comprehensive plan as defined under Section 66.1001.
Meeting 1: 3/31/2026 @8:30 am
Meeting 2: 4/28/2026 @ 8:30 am
Meeting 3: 5/26/2026 @ 8:30 am
Meetings are held at 415 Menominee St, Suite 300, Minocqua, WI, 54548
Stevens Point Comprehensive Plan 2026
A comprehensive plan is a local government’s guide to community physical, social, and
economic development. Comprehensive plans are not meant to serve as land use
regulations in themselves; instead, they provide a rational basis for local land use
decisions with a twenty-year horizon for future planning and community decisions.
Click below to view the latest draft of each chapter:
Chapter 1: Issues and Opportunities
Chapter 2: Natural, Agricultural, and Cultural Resources
Chapter 4: Utilities and Community Facilities
CLICK HERE to view agenda/packets for upcoming meetings (City of Stevens Point Website)
Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce Conference Center Study 2026
The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce commissioned NCWRPC to complete this project that studies the feasibility of a conference center in the City of Rhinelander capable of seating at least 500. This center would expand the amenities the City has to offer while enhancing the local economy. Included are construction and operating costs, funding strategies, and design recommendations to ensure the conference center is sized appropriately for the local market.
Economic Profiles 2026
Every few years, NCWRPC updates basic demographic and economic development information in the form of County Profiles, which provide a snapshot of current economic trends and opportunities for economic growth. Included is a map of business park locations where acreage is available as well as contacts for various economic development agencies and programs. Note that the most recent American Community Survey Data used in these profiles is from 2024.
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