November 2014-March 2015 – Pre-Planning Phase

• Project Work Plan developed
• Community Engagement Strategy
• Review of existing plans, studies, technical papers
• Orientation of the Community Advisory Committee

April-May 2015 – Community Kickoff and Engagement

• Analysis of Issues and Opportunities for the General Plan update
• Small Group Meetings with community organizations
• Pop-up Week and media campaign to announce the project and solicit input
• Community Meetings island wide
• Synthesis of input and development of policy strategies

June 2015-May 2016 – Vision, Goals, and Development of Policies and Alternatives

• Develop Vision, Goals and Guiding Principles
• Ongoing CAC, Agency consultations
• Workshops and Task Forces on key policy topics
• Develop policies and implementation plan
• Online open house, public surveys, and digital engagement program to solicit community input

Summer 2016 – Draft Plan and Public Review

• Release Draft Plan for public review and comment
• Open house to present Draft Plan

Fall 2016-Spring 2017

• Incorporate public comments and input into Draft Plan
• Submit draft Plan to Kaua‘i County Planning Commission
• County Council review
• Final Adoption