Recognizing the growth of Bloomington-Normal and the potential for increased development at a nearby interchange, the City of El Paso decided to create a comprehensive plan. When completing the inventory of existing conditions, unique local issues, such as a proposed Peoria to Chicago highway, were incorporated. The results of this inventory and over 300 responses to a community survey led to the adoption of a vision statement. The specific goals and objectives developed to achieve the vision included providing inter-connections between new subdivisions, increasing water and sewer capacity near the Interstate 39 interchange, and implementing a floodplain ordinance. In addition to goals and objectives, a future land use map was developed that identifies the areas of El Paso best suited for specific land uses.

Click here to download the 2006 El Paso Comprehensive Plan (3.44 MB).