{"id":8201,"date":"2019-11-25t17:22:48","date_gmt":"2019-11-25t23:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.dicovercards.com\/?post_type=snyder-projects&p=8201"},"modified":"2022-06-01t11:00:24","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01t16:00:24","slug":"comprehensive-growth-development-plan","status":"publish","type":"snyder-projects","link":"\/\/www.dicovercards.com\/projects\/comprehensive-growth-development-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"polk city\u2019s comprehensive growth & development plan"},"content":{"rendered":"
located approximately 16 miles northwest of downtown des moines, polk city is primarily a residential community. its convenient location is ideal for those seeking the tranquility of small-town life, with a short commute to the larger metro area. likewise, polk city\u2019s close proximity to regional recreational amenities like big creek state park, saylorville lake, and the central iowa trail system<\/a> make it the perfect community for those with a love for the outdoors.<\/p>\n polk city has been experiencing rapid growth over the past 20 years. from 1990 to 2010, polk city\u2019s population increased by 79 percent. a single family active subdivision (sfas) study completed in 2014 indicated that approximately 535 additional lots would be platted for construction<\/a> by 2018. increased growth had residents and officials concerned about maintaining the small-town character while addressing growing housing, environmental<\/a>, and transportation<\/a> needs.<\/p>\n with the increase in housing demand and rapid growth issues, a comprehensive plan study completed in 2002 was soon out of date. snyder & associates was enlisted in 2014 to investigate the current trends and create a new comprehensive plan to guide the community going forward.<\/p>\n a comprehensive plan<\/a> is a long\u2010range policy guide for making decisions about the physical development of a community. a plan doesn\u2019t, however, provide a detailed solution for the development of specific sites. instead, it sets out broad policy directions for growth, development, and redevelopment<\/a>.<\/p>\ncomprehensive plan provides a road map for the future<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n