2027 Comprehensive Plan Update
Project Status
The City of Essex Junction is in the early stages of updating its Comprehensive Plan. Work on the 2027 Comprehensive Plan Update began in early 2026 and is currently underway.
About the Project
The Comprehensive Plan is the City’s primary long-range policy document, guiding growth, development, and public investment. The current plan was adopted in 2019 and will expire in 2027.
Since 2019, Essex Junction has become an independent city, state housing and land-use laws have changed, and several major local and regional planning initiatives have been completed. This update will ensure the City’s plan reflects current conditions, community priorities, and state requirements.
The 2027 Comprehensive Plan Update will:
- Align with new state and regional planning requirements
- Build on the City’s 2024 Community Vision and Strategic Action Plan
- Integrate recent planning efforts, including the Connect the Junction Transit-Oriented Development Master Plan
- Address housing, transportation, land use, infrastructure, sustainability, and economic development
The City is working with the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) to lead the update in collaboration with City staff, the Planning Commission, City Council, and the community.
Community engagement will be a core part of the process, with multiple opportunities for residents and stakeholders to provide input as the project moves forward.
This page will be updated as new information, engagement opportunities, and draft materials become available.
Questions?
Contact Christopher Yuen, AICP, Community Development Director
cyuen@essexjunction.org | 802-878-6944 ext. 1607