ReImagine Richland - 2025 Comprehensive Plan

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How Richland County Plans for the Future

Whether you're a resident, business owner, or simply curious about how your community is growing and changing, this page provides an overview of the County’s Comprehensive Plan—what it is, how it works, and why it matters.

What's Included in the Plan?

The Comprehensive Plan is made up of ten key elements, each addressing a different part of the community’s future:

  1. Population – Who lives here now and who’s expected in the future?
  2. Housing – What types of homes are available and needed?
  3. Cultural Resources – How do we protect our heritage and identity?
  4. Natural Resources – How do we preserve forests, water, and wildlife?
  5. Economic Development – What jobs and industries support our economy?
  6. Transportation – How do we move around safely and efficiently?
  7. Priority Investment – How do we spend public funds wisely for growth?
  8. Community Facilities – What services (like schools, libraries, fire stations) do we need?
  9. Land Use – Where should homes, businesses, and open spaces go?
  10. Resiliency – How do we prepare for and respond to natural hazards and climate change impacts?

Why Does This Matter to Me?
The Comprehensive Plan helps determine:

  • Where new neighborhoods, industries, or shopping areas will go.
  • How your commute may change as roads and transit evolve.
  • What kind of development is encouraged (or discouraged) near your home.
  • How your tax dollars are invested in infrastructure and services.
  • How the County protects natural and historic areas you care about.

How Richland County Plans for the Future

Whether you're a resident, business owner, or simply curious about how your community is growing and changing, this page provides an overview of the County’s Comprehensive Plan—what it is, how it works, and why it matters.

What's Included in the Plan?

The Comprehensive Plan is made up of ten key elements, each addressing a different part of the community’s future:

  1. Population – Who lives here now and who’s expected in the future?
  2. Housing – What types of homes are available and needed?
  3. Cultural Resources – How do we protect our heritage and identity?
  4. Natural Resources – How do we preserve forests, water, and wildlife?
  5. Economic Development – What jobs and industries support our economy?
  6. Transportation – How do we move around safely and efficiently?
  7. Priority Investment – How do we spend public funds wisely for growth?
  8. Community Facilities – What services (like schools, libraries, fire stations) do we need?
  9. Land Use – Where should homes, businesses, and open spaces go?
  10. Resiliency – How do we prepare for and respond to natural hazards and climate change impacts?

Why Does This Matter to Me?
The Comprehensive Plan helps determine:

  • Where new neighborhoods, industries, or shopping areas will go.
  • How your commute may change as roads and transit evolve.
  • What kind of development is encouraged (or discouraged) near your home.
  • How your tax dollars are invested in infrastructure and services.
  • How the County protects natural and historic areas you care about.

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  • Share As a descendant of early settlers in Cedar Creek and as someone who still has many cousins and friends there, I wanted to thank Richland County for its efforts to preserve the Cedar Creek Community, its history, landmarks and cemeteries. The important work that has been done by Kathy Young, Darryl Barnes and the members of the Cedar Creek Community could only have come to fruition with the help of our friends at Richland County, especially Marc Riddlehoover, Matt Smith, their staff and of course our Councilmember, Derrek Pugh. Many thanks to all who have contributed to this effort and I urge the adoption of the proposed Reimagine Richland Comprehensive Plan. Charlie2155, 13 May 2026, 15:00 on Facebook Share As a descendant of early settlers in Cedar Creek and as someone who still has many cousins and friends there, I wanted to thank Richland County for its efforts to preserve the Cedar Creek Community, its history, landmarks and cemeteries. The important work that has been done by Kathy Young, Darryl Barnes and the members of the Cedar Creek Community could only have come to fruition with the help of our friends at Richland County, especially Marc Riddlehoover, Matt Smith, their staff and of course our Councilmember, Derrek Pugh. Many thanks to all who have contributed to this effort and I urge the adoption of the proposed Reimagine Richland Comprehensive Plan. Charlie2155, 13 May 2026, 15:00 on X (formerly Twitter) Share As a descendant of early settlers in Cedar Creek and as someone who still has many cousins and friends there, I wanted to thank Richland County for its efforts to preserve the Cedar Creek Community, its history, landmarks and cemeteries. The important work that has been done by Kathy Young, Darryl Barnes and the members of the Cedar Creek Community could only have come to fruition with the help of our friends at Richland County, especially Marc Riddlehoover, Matt Smith, their staff and of course our Councilmember, Derrek Pugh. Many thanks to all who have contributed to this effort and I urge the adoption of the proposed Reimagine Richland Comprehensive Plan. Charlie2155, 13 May 2026, 15:00 on Linkedin Email As a descendant of early settlers in Cedar Creek and as someone who still has many cousins and friends there, I wanted to thank Richland County for its efforts to preserve the Cedar Creek Community, its history, landmarks and cemeteries. The important work that has been done by Kathy Young, Darryl Barnes and the members of the Cedar Creek Community could only have come to fruition with the help of our friends at Richland County, especially Marc Riddlehoover, Matt Smith, their staff and of course our Councilmember, Derrek Pugh. Many thanks to all who have contributed to this effort and I urge the adoption of the proposed Reimagine Richland Comprehensive Plan. Charlie2155, 13 May 2026, 15:00 link

    As a descendant of early settlers in Cedar Creek and as someone who still has many cousins and friends there, I wanted to thank Richland County for its efforts to preserve the Cedar Creek Community, its history, landmarks and cemeteries. The important work that has been done by Kathy Young, Darryl Barnes and the members of the Cedar Creek Community could only have come to fruition with the help of our friends at Richland County, especially Marc Riddlehoover, Matt Smith, their staff and of course our Councilmember, Derrek Pugh. Many thanks to all who have contributed to this effort and I urge the adoption of the proposed Reimagine Richland Comprehensive Plan. Charlie2155, 13 May 2026, 15:00

    13 days ago

    Thank you for your continued support and engagement. We are pleased to hear that the County’s efforts have helped ensure your community’s voice is heard.

  • Share Are there any updates to the shop rd. Extension? on Facebook Share Are there any updates to the shop rd. Extension? on X (formerly Twitter) Share Are there any updates to the shop rd. Extension? on Linkedin Email Are there any updates to the shop rd. Extension? link

    Are there any updates to the shop rd. Extension?

    Susan1209 asked 28 days ago

    Thank you for your inquiry on future projects in the county.  Here is the most up to date information that is available. 

    https://richlandpenny.com/shop-road-extension-phase-2/    

Page last updated: 16 Jul 2026, 09:03 AM