Shannon Bennett

The Tomball Comprehensive Plan Update is focused on establishing a community vision and guiding policies for the city. It includes updating existing conditions, land use, development, economic development, transportation, and housing. The plan aims to guide development, identify capital projects, prioritize policies, and create civic engagement opportunities. The current community vision is for Tomball to be a place where people make great connections, grow in a balanced way, and maintain its hometown feel while creating new amenities and opportunities, with a focus on family, community, heritage, health, education, and environment.

The City of Tomball's comprehensive plan focuses on balancing economic development with community goals, including tax base diversification, redevelopment, and small business expansion. Key areas of focus include preserving Old Town, supporting catalytic projects, encouraging redevelopment of older properties, attracting a hotel with conference space, and exploring housing types to support talent attraction. The plan aims to enhance the city's economic hub, improve quality of life, and ensure sustainable growth through strategic land use policies and infrastructure investments.

The City of Tomball's Comprehensive Plan focuses on several key areas including growth and capacity, land use and development, mobility, community livability, and economic development. The plan aims to systematically provide high-quality public infrastructure, work with the development community to protect the small-town character, address mobility concerns by partnering with other jurisdictions, recognize Old Town as an important cultural center, and identify areas of reinvestment to contribute to a prosperous future.