About the Planning Department
Welcome to the Planning Department. As Bloomington continues to evolve and change as a community, the City of Bloomington Planning Department has a very important mission: To ensure that the elements that make Bloomington special are maintained and enhanced as new development and redevelopment occurs. In order to ensure that our community retains its unique qualities, it is important to proactively plan for the impacts of this future development.
Accomplishing this task requires the Planning Department's professional staff to develop long-term plans which address important community issues such as the provision of adequate transportation infrastructure, the development of sidewalk, pathway, and trail networks, and the protection and enhancement of Bloomington's neighborhoods.
In addition to developing these long-term plans, the Planning Department must review both permits for construction as well as development projects requiring public hearing approval. As part of this review, the Planning Department strives to ensure that environmental features are protected, buildings exhibit high quality architecture, and pleasing streetscapes are created.
Most of all, our department works hard to review development projects and create long-term plans in order to protect and enhance Bloomington's great quality of life.
Tom Micuda, AICP, Director
micudat@bloomington.in.gov
Spotlight News in About the Planning Department
City of Bloomington and local business partners gear up for Bikes Month | |
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The City of Bloomington has begun planning events and distributing free Bloomington Bikes Month promotional materials to interested local businesses, organizations and individuals. |
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Bloomington/Monroe County MPO Travel Survey | |
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The public is asked to participate in an anonymous online Household Travel Survey. The survey will document the community’s travel patterns, and collected data will be used to formulate a travel model that assists the MPO in predicting future needs. |
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News
- 2013-05-07 - Bikes Month Commuter Challenge continues to through May 15
- 2013-04-25 - City seeks public input for ImagineBloomington process
- 2013-03-18 - RESCHEDULED: Bloomington/Monroe County MPO transportation plan public meeting
- 2013-03-12 - Bloomington/Monroe County MPO to hold public workshops for transportation plan
- 2013-02-07 - City releases bike commuter survey in advance of yearly Bikes Month
- 2009-04-08 - City, IU to Host East 10th Street Mobility Workshops
- 2008-11-13 - Workshop to Showcase Streetscape Improvements along South Rogers Street
- 2008-07-28 - City Holding Public Design Workshops for Rogers Streetscape Design
- 2008-05-28 - Bloomington Named Bicycle Friendly Community; Safety Course Offered Saturday for Residents