After 18 months of collaborative planning, the Town of Grottoes has officially adopted its Comprehensive Plan 2025-2045, setting the stage for strategic growth and community improvements over the next two decades.

CSPDC staff led the comprehensive planning process with Grottoes, facilitating extensive community engagement through surveys and public input sessions. The CSPDC team conducted demographic analysis and developed strategic goals and objectives that will guide the town’s future land use decisions.

The resulting Comprehensive Plan provides an overview of the Town’s present needs along with a holistic vision for Grottoes through 2045, addressing the full spectrum of physical, social, and economic development needs while reflecting community-driven priorities. Following this collaborative planning effort, the Town Council unanimously adopted the final plan on July 14, 2025.

Next Step: Improving Walkability and Biking

One of the first projects that will come out of this newly adopted plan originates from a high priority need shared by Grottoes residents who expressed a desire to further develop walking and biking facilities to improve the overall quality of life across the Town.  Building on the foundation of the Comprehensive Plan, the CSPDC will now work with the Town to develop a Multimodal Master Plan for Grottoes that will:

• Assess connectivity across existing sidewalk, cycling, and trail networks
• Identify priority connections to key destinations including Grand Caverns, local businesses, schools, and neighborhoods
• Provide a prioritized list of bicycle and pedestrian improvements with cost estimates
• Include funding recommendations to help the town compete successfully for state transportation grants

This strategic approach positions Grottoes to systematically expand its walking and biking infrastructure while building on the strong foundation established with the assistance of CSPDC’s comprehensive planning work.