Brought forward for review before the Planning Commission on June 18, Derby’s Vision 2040 comprehensive plan was unveiled as it enters its final stage of public comment — a key component in the eyes of the city. Vision 2040 is intended to be a comprehensive plan for growth and development in Derby over the next 20 years. Trying to figure out where Derby — all of Derby — wants to be is a big part of that, with feedback sought on key principles of the plan focused on land use, transportation, parks, health, the environment, housing and community facilities. City Planner Scott Knebel also noted that all of the plans from recent years (joint plans done with Wichita and Mulvane, the West End Development Plan, K-15 Area Plan, etc.) were factored into Vision 2040.
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