About Us
About Us
Forward Madison County 2035
is the planning process to create a comprehensive plan for Madison County, IN.
What is a comprehensive plan?
A Comprehensive Plan provides guidance for the decision-making process of the Board of Commissioners. In communities that have decided to adopt a zoning ordinance, the plan can also provide guidance to the Plan Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). The plan can also serve as a guide to other communities within the county including their councils and other similar government entities. Local community leaders and organizations may also utilize the Plan to provide them guidance in their endeavors. This guidance can help them make prudent decisions regarding community character and natural resources, ensure efficient expenditure of public funds, and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of those living within Madison County. A comprehensive plan is developed as a vision for the future of the community and a road map for county decision-making.
Why should you participate?
Help Move Madison County Forward! This is a unique opportunity to help make Madison County the best place it can be.
Share Your Ideas. Be Heard!
Your opinions matter and all participant voices will be heard. Your input will help ensure that the comprehensive plan for Madison County reflects community needs and aspirations. If you care about the future of Madison County you should be a part of the process. No one knows the community like those who live in it.
Build a Better Community!
Are you interested in a particular topic- Economic Development, Growth, Agriculture, etc. ? Get involved in the process and influence the plan's recommendations.
Who is involved?
Everyone! Forward Madison County 2035 is a community process that entails an extended community conversation that intentionally engages all stakeholders—residents/citizens, students, neighborhoods, businesses, non-profits, and institutions. Soliciting everyone’s input is critical to the plan and specific groups each play a role in the process.
Steering Committee
Leadership & Ongoing Advocacy
Stakeholders
Targeted Input & Special Perspectives
MCCOG Staff
Project Management, Logistics, Local Knowledge
Consultant Team
Advertising & Media Outreach
Public
General Input & Feedback
Elected Officials
Monitoring & Adoption
