Resources

Following are resources that have been generated through the process or are relevant to the work.

Why LC Forward?

Watch the video below to orient yourself to the planning process.

Learn more about LC Forward

Review or download key documents created throughout the process.

As documents are created for LC Forward, they will be posted here.

Leadership Team Meetings

View summaries of the past Leadership Meetings below. Click the meeting number to see the agenda from that meeting.

Meeting 1: March 12, 2026

The first meeting kicked off the planning process, welcoming Leadership Team members and providing an overview of the process, its purpose, and their role. Members were oriented to the project approach, covering community outreach and engagement along with technical analysis and research. They also shared valuable insights on messages that could motivate community members to get involved.

Meeting 2: April 16, 2026

The second meeting opened with a review of a draft purpose statement for the group’s work, the draft planning process identity name, LC Forward, and the tagline, “Your Voice. Our Future.”, along with key messages and the approach to the first round of community engagement. The planning team then shared baseline demographics and early land use analysis findings, with the group providing insights on a large-format draft existing land use map to refine uses and flag areas of focus.

Meeting 3: June 8, 2026

The third meeting opened with process updates, including the official LC Forward process identity, website, and collateral, as well as an orientation to the first round of community engagement taking place throughout June and July. The planning team then presented baseline economic development and housing analysis, followed by open discussion.

Meeting 4: August 19, 2026

The fourth meeting started with a review of what we heard from the community during the first round of engagement, with themes including protecting farmland and rural character, directing growth to corridors, continuing downtown investment, addressing housing affordability and traffic, and concerns about data centers. The team also identified participation gaps among certain townships, villages, and demographic groups. The planning team then introduced the foundations for future land use analysis, including a review of the draft existing land use map, residential land use consumption trends, and key findings from the composite local jurisdiction land use planning map before the group split into small groups for discussion.

Meeting 5: September 14, 2026

The fifth meeting focused on technical analysis, opening with a process update before the planning team introduced its approach to transportation and utilities analysis, followed by Q&A. The planning team then updated the group on housing analysis, focusing on how much housing is needed, where, and what type, followed by a group discussion of several key “So what?” questions.

Meeting 6: October 21, 2026

The sixth meeting opened with an update on land use and character analysis, including key changes to character types, the updated local jurisdiction land use planning composite map, and future opportunities mapping. The planning team then led a group discussion of draft economic development key concepts, followed by an overview of upcoming local jurisdiction engagement and the second round of community engagement.