The Ripley County Comprehensive Plan is a community-wide strategic planning effort between town leadership and staff, municipal departments, non-profits, local businesses, emergency services, utility providers, and the broader community to guide future development throughout Ripley County. This plan will cover land use, utilities, transportation, economic development, government capacity, and other topics vital for a sustainable community based on changes in population and the preferences of Ripley County residents.

Over the course of the project, there will be times when people living, working, or even visiting Ripley County will be asked to provide input to assist in the development of the plan. This input not only assists local leaders in determining critical challenges to address in the future but helps create a foundation of community backing that supports the successful implementation of the plan. Online surveys, stakeholder meetings, and public workshops are all part of the plan’s engagement and outreach process.