Consensus Planning, an Albuquerque-based Planning and Landscape Architecture firm, has been engaged by Taos County to update the Taos County Comprehensive Plan. Our project approach includes the development of a custom set of techniques to solicit and engage the community as a partner in preparing a community vision that builds on the existing community character, guides decision making regarding proposed projects and programs, and identifies follow up actions involving amendments to land use and zoning regulations. We believe that a key component to achieving a high level of participation is having elected officials and community leaders act as champions of the process. The update to the Comprehensive Plan should be accessible to all residents and present the story of the County’s future as a vibrant community that reflects the input, vision, and pride of its residents.
The Comprehensive Plan elements will include a description of existing conditions, data analysis, identification of issues, and goals, objectives, and strategies that are based on our public engagement process, research and analysis, and our professional planning expertise. Maps, tables, charts, and photos will supplement the narrative sections in each Plan element. An implementation schedule will be organized by Plan element and will list the projected timeline and responsible entity for each implementation strategy. The County’s Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) will be referenced in the Comprehensive Plan. Capital projects will be incorporated into the Plan elements, as applicable.
Each Comprehensive Plan element will include a description of existing conditions and issues, and goals, objectives, and strategies based on the public outreach process, research and analysis, and our professional planning expertise. The County ICIP will be incorporated into the Plan elements as applicable. Implementation will be a key focus of the Comprehensive Plan. Plan elements will include:
• Executive Summary
• Community Profile
• Land and Water
• Land Use
• Economic Development
• Housing
• Transportation
• Infrastructure
• Community Services and Facilities
• Hazard Mitigation
• Implementation
A community survey was conducted to inform the plan development, and the survey results can be found here.
Taos County Comprehensive Plan 