Buena Vista Comprehensive Town Plan

Join the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, August 6th at 7:00 PM in the Pinon Room at the Community Center (715 E. Main Street) for the final public review of the Town of Buena Vista’s Comprehensive Plan before it heads to the Board of Trustees!

This is your last chance to view the final draft and share your thoughts before the plan is presented for adoption on August 26th.

• Snacks and refreshments will be provided!
• Bring a friend and your voice — this is your final opportunity to be heard!

Following this mini-celebration of all the hard work that’s gone into the plan, the meeting will continue with a final discussion carried over from the July 9th Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The continuation was scheduled to give Commissioners and the public time to thoroughly review the full document.

SE Group, our planning consultants, will present a summary of final edits, and the Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on whether to recommend adoption to the Board of Trustees.

Help us spread the word — we hope to see you there!

Buena Vista Comp Plan Update_REVISED_072525_with appendices.pdf - Google Drive(External link)

The Town of Buena Vista is proud to announce the adoption of the Buena Vista 2025 Comprehensive Plan, a community-driven roadmap to guide growth, development, and community priorities over the next decade.

Click here to view the 2025 Buena Vista Comprehensive Town Plan

Reflecting over a year of extensive public engagement, in which hundreds of residents shared their vision for the future of Buena Vista. Through surveys, open houses, and stakeholder conversations, key priorities emerged, including affordable housing, water resource management, transportation connectivity, and preserving the small-town character that makes Buena Vista unique.

The updated Comprehensive Plan serves as a tool for residents, Town leaders, businesses, and community partners to work together toward shared goals. It will guide land use decisions, infrastructure investments, and policy development to ensure Buena Vista remains a desirable, welcoming, and sustainable community for all.

Highlights of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan include:

• A renewed focus on preserving Buena Vista’s small-town character, scenic beauty, and historic charm
• Clear strategies to expand affordable housing, particularly through infill development and the use of Town-owned land
• Integration of water resource planning into all development decisions to safeguard this vital resource
• Support for a vibrant, walkable downtown and revitalization of key areas along Highway 24 and West Main Street
• Emphasis on inclusivity, community spirit, and ensuring all residents feel welcomed, empowered, and connected

The plan builds upon recent milestones, including expanded trails, park improvements, housing initiatives, and critical water infrastructure projects. It aligns with other Town plans, including the Transportation Master Plan, Water Conservation Plan, and Recreation Master Plan.

This is a living document, designed to evolve as the community grows and conditions change. Town staff, elected officials, and community organizations will use the plan to guide future projects, secure grant funding, and make informed decisions that reflect the values and priorities of Buena Vista residents.

Learn more and explore the full Buena Vista 2025 Comprehensive Plan at www.buenavistaco.gov/comprehensiveplan

Be Visionary. Together, we’re shaping the future of Buena Vista.

Comprehensive Plan September Update

The Town of Buena Vista is updating its Comprehensive Town Plan, a policy document to guide the look and feel of the community over the next decade. For more information, visit the project website: BVBeVisionary.com(External link)

What’s been happening so far?

RESEARCH: After a successful Open House event in June 2024, the project team has been processing the results of the community feedback and compiling research about existing conditions, laying the factual foundation for the Comprehensive Plan.

DRAFT DOCUMENTS: The Open House Engagement Summary and first round of existing conditions memos are available for public review on the project website, Draft Documents page(External link).

Upcoming ways to get involved!

PUBLIC COMMENT PORTAL: A public comment portal is available on the project website, Get Involved page(External link). This portal will be up throughout the life of the Comprehensive Plan Update and will be monitored regularly.

RECREATION SURVEY: In October, a Recreation, Trails & Facilities survey will be launched to understand the community’s recreational needs, priorities, and willingness to pay for facilities and programming.

PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS SURVEY: Following the completion of the existing conditions research in late 2024 - early 2025, a community survey will be launched to present potential plan recommendations and gauge community feedback.

Project Timeline

May 2024 – Project Kick-Off

June 2024 – Open House & Engagement Kick-Off

June – December 2024 – Research & Community Engagement – we are here!

Winter 2025 – First Draft of Plan

Spring 2025 – Final Plan & Block Party

Join us at the Buena Vista Comprehensive Plan Open House

June 20th, 5-7:30pm

Buena Vista Community Center

715 E Main Street