2050 Comprehensive Plan Update

The 2050 Comprehensive Plan Survey and Mapping Activity are now open!

Visit the Engage Saint Paul landing page below for more information, and to make your voice heard.

The survey and mapping activity are available in English, Spanish, Somali, Hmong, and Karen.

Overview

The Comprehensive Plan serves as Saint Paul’s “blueprint” for guiding development in the city over the next 20 years. Comprehensive Plans guide zoning approvals, policy decisions, public fund expenditures, and other city functions. Minnesota State Law requires Comprehensive Plans to be prepared and updated every 10 years. The Planning and Economic Development Department is leading the Comprehensive Plan Update for 2050. Chapters will include:

Land Use
Transportation
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
Housing
Water Resources Management
Heritage and Cultural Preservation
Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area
Implementation

View the Current 2040 Comprehensive Plan

Skyline from Raspberry Island

Take the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Survey

This survey will help inform the 2050 Comprehensive Plan by identifying community values, assets, needs, priorities, and ideas. Responses will be used to help develop the plan's vision, goals, and policies.

The survey is available in English, Spanish, Somali, Hmong, and Karen.

Aerial from Arcade St. and Magnolia Ave.

2050 Comprehensive Plan Mapping Activity

This mapping activity will help inform the 2050 Comprehensive Plan by identifying community values, assets, needs, priorities, and ideas. Responses will be used to help develop the plan's vision, goals, and policies.

Timeline

Specific dates will be added as they are confirmed and are subject to change.

Phase 1: Direction Setting

Status	Date	Body/Activity	Action
In Progress	Summer – Winter 2026	Community engagement to introduce the project and understand general goals
Up Next	Winter – Spring 2027	Planning Commission and Policy Committee	Review progress and initial community engagement results

Phase 2: Information Gathering

Status	Date	Body/Activity	Action
	Summer and Fall 2027	Community engagement to discuss draft chapters
	Winter 2027-2028	Planning Commission	Review draft chapters

Phase 3: Review and Adoption

Date	Body/Activity	Action
Winter and Spring 2028	Planning Commission	Recommendation on draft 2050 Comprehensive Plan
Summer 2028	City Council	Adoption of 2050 Comprehensive Plan
Fall 2028	Metropolitan Council	Adoption of 2050 Comprehensive Plan