You can find the compiled draft of the plan here:

Full Comprehensive Plan- 10-10-2012 Draft

In this post, you will find the Economic Development Chapter.

Newton Economic Development Chapter 10-9-12

In this post, you will find the Identity Chapter.

Newton Identity Chapter 10-9-12

In this post you will find the Sustainability and Hazard Mitigation Chapters.

Newton Sustainability Chapter 10-9-12

Newton Hazard Mitigation 10-5-12

In this post, you will find the Land Use Chapter, with the Existing Land Use Map and the Future Land Use Map.  You will also find the Natural Resources and Agriculture Chapter.

Newton Land Use Chapter 10-5-12

Future Land Use Map

Existing Land Use Map

Parks and Trails

Newton Nat Resource and Agriculture Chapter 10-8-12

In this post, the Education, Housing, Government of Newton’s Future can be found.

Newton Education Chapter 10-8-12

Newton Housing Chapter 10-8-12

Newton Government Chapter 10-8-12

In this post, the Community Aesthetics, Health, and Transportation Chapters of Newton’s Future can be found.

Newton Community Aesthetics Chapter 10-8-12

Newton Health Chapter 10-8-12

Newton Transportation Chapter 10-8-12

Thank you for your interest and engagement in the Comprehensive Planning process.  We are now finalizing chapters, and wanting to provide you a copy of the last draft.  We will be posting the chapters in groups of three, as indicated by the post titles.  The content is complete, and they only need that last polish for visual consistency.

The Planning and Zoning Commission will be meeting tomorrow, October 9, 2012 at 5pm at the Council Chambers at Newton City Hall.  All citizens are invited to attend and participate in the public meeting.
Happy Reading!

Newton Introduction 10-5-12

Newton Background Report chapter 10-8-12

Newton History chapter 10-5-12

One of the great things about this comprehensive plan is that it is intended to be the plan for the community- the City, individuals, non-profit groups, churches, etc. can all look at this list of “things to do” and start to get some of the projects done.  All of the initiatives and things to do, as they are completed, will help us fulfill our Vision of Newton as a shining star- a great place to live!

Initiatives and Things to Do Summary Table