Mark D. Cotter

This document presents the findings of a resident survey conducted to inform the City of Sioux Falls' comprehensive development plan, 'Shape Sioux Falls 2050.' The survey identified key factors influencing residents' decision to live and stay in Sioux Falls, such as proximity to family, shopping, and healthcare, along with employment opportunities. It highlighted major obstacles to housing including charges, fees, and noise pollution. The plan's priorities, informed by resident feedback, emphasize addressing maintenance and repair, housing accessibility, and investing in conservation and resiliency. It also focuses on improving traffic congestion, safety, and noise levels in both commercial and residential development, and fostering growth in technology, biotechnology, and healthcare business sectors.

The Shape Sioux Falls 2050 Comprehensive Development Plan serves as a roadmap for the City of Sioux Falls' growth and redevelopment through 2050. This plan aims to effectively manage growth, plan neighborhoods, land use, and urban form, and improve the community's resilience. It addresses key trends including housing and neighborhoods, transportation and mobility, conservation and resiliency, economic and cultural development, community health and services, and infrastructure and public spaces, guiding decisions to ensure orderly development and a high quality of life.

The document presents findings from the 2024 Sioux Falls Resident Survey, serving as foundational data for the 'ShapeSF2050' strategic initiative aimed at guiding the city's future development. It highlights resident perceptions on quality of life, reasons for residency, and key priorities for city leaders, including core maintenance activities, housing accessibility, and preferences for residential and commercial development. The strategic approach will leverage these insights to make data-driven decisions that improve the lives of residents and shape Sioux Falls towards its 2050 vision.

This comprehensive plan, titled 'Shape Sioux Falls 2050,' serves as a roadmap for the City of Sioux Falls to strategically manage its future growth and development. It is designed to prioritize improvements, establish a unified vision, and accommodate significant population expansion. The plan focuses on six key trends identified through extensive public engagement: housing and neighborhoods (including affordability, mixed-use development, and walkability), transportation and mobility (emphasizing sidewalks, trails, and multimodal options), conservation and resiliency, economic and cultural development, community health and services, and infrastructure and public spaces. Key goals include the effective management of growth, comprehensive land use planning, enhancing urban form, and improving community resiliency, all aimed at fostering a high quality of life for residents.

This document provides an update on strategic planning initiatives for Sioux Falls, encompassing both the 2050 Comprehensive Plan and the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The Comprehensive Plan outlines a long-term vision for the city's future growth, addressing land use, housing, and infrastructure while aiming to accommodate a projected population increase of 150,000 people over 25 years and preserve quality of life. The Metropolitan Transportation Plan details major transportation projects, including multimodal options like bike paths and transit, for six municipalities and two counties within the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) area over a 25-year horizon. Both plans emphasize public engagement in shaping future development.