Ways to Participate
Community Survey
A community survey was available online from October 15 through November 15, 2024. Thank you to all who participated! The results have helped to shape the development of the Comprehensive Plan. You can view a summary of the results in the draft background report. They are also shared in the draft Plan.
Public Kickoff Meeting
On October 28th, a public kickoff meeting was held to introduce residents and other interested parties to the Plan. If you missed the meeting, you can view the public meeting boards and presentation here. Another meeting was held in April 2025. Thanks to all who participated in these events. You can view materials on this site.
Public Review Meeting
On Wednesday, April 16th, a public meeting was held to view a presentation on the first draft of Ridgeland's updated Comprehensive Plan. The feedback collected at this meeting helped to shape edits to the Plan. If you missed the meeting or are interested in viewing the presentation slides, please click the link below.
Get Involved
Public input was integrated throughout the process. Residents and stakeholders were invited to a public kickoff meeting (October 2024), as well as a public presentation to review the draft Plan (April 2025). We thank all of you who came out and participated in each of these events!
Stakeholders also participated in small group listening sessions toward the beginning of the process, providing key information integral to the Plan's development. Thank you to all who participated in the online community survey, providing insight into the many desires, concerns, and visions for Ridgeland's future. Each of these events and activities helped to shape Ridgeland's Comprehensive Plan update, and we appreciate your participation.
Following the public meeting in April, the draft was revised (based on feedback). The Planning Commission held a meeting to review the Plan and recommended its adoption to Council on Monday, May 12, 2025. The Town Council held a public hearing and first reading of the Plan on Thursday, June 5,2025. The second reading and adoption of the Plan took place on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The final, adopted Comprehensive Plan can be viewed here.
Council Presentations
On December 19th, the Town Council held a workshop to discuss the Comprehensive Planning Process. During this meeting, the project team presented a summary of the key findings to date and reviewed the initial "emerging themes" which will be used to develop the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. The presentation shared during this meeting can be viewed here.
The Town Council also held a first reading and public hearing on the draft plan. This meeting, held on June 5th, included a presentation, which can be viewed here.
Planning Commission Workshop Presentations
Over the course of the project, the Planning Commission has held a number of workshops to review information related to the Comprehensive Plan. You can view the presentations shared at these workshops by clicking on the workshop dates below:
Planning Commission and Council Joint Workshop Presentation (July 25, 2024)
Planning Commission Workshop Presentation (October 10, 2024)
Planning Commission Workshop Presentation (November 20, 2024
Planning Commission Workshop Presentation (February 27, 2025)
Planning Commission Presentation - Recommendation (May 12, 2025)