Comprehensive Plan Update

The Town is in the process of updating the KnightdaleNext 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The plan was adopted in 2018, but many things have changed in this short time period and it is time to re-evaluate and update the plan for Knightdale's future growth!

What is a Comprehensive Plan?

A comprehensive plan provides guidance on where and how a community will grow and change through the use of maps, goals, policy statements, and implementation strategies.

What is KnightdaleNext?

The KnightdaleNext 2035 Comprehensive Plan is the official adopted statement for future growth, development, and conservation in Knightdale. It establishes goals and policies to strategically accommodate future growth and change, while preserving and enhancing the qualities and characteristics that make Knightdale a highly-desirable place to live, work, learn, and play.

The Plan serves as the foundation to set effective public policy and make land use decisions for the future that will provide an ongoing framework for public investment, private development, and infrastructure.

What is KnightdaleNext V.2?

KnightdaleNext V.2 is the updated name for the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. This name shows that this isn't a brand new plan, it's an update to the existing Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 2018. The horizon year remains at 2035. This plan update focuses on conservation and development efforts for an eleven-year planning horizon, 2024 to 2035.

Some reasons for the update include:

1. to update demographic data and summarize growth trends that influence recommendations in the plan;
2. to respond to changing market conditions, regional investments, infrastructure limitations, and state laws;
3. to build upon achievements credited to the previous comprehensive plan;
4. to connect with other plans, ordinances, or studies completed since the previous plan was adopted in 2018

The updated plan builds upon the information included in the 2018 version, and provides greater focus and clarity related to community character, quality development, and preferred growth areas expected for the planning area. It moves the community closer to “intended outcomes,” “greater predictability,” and “coordinated efforts” for the future.

How Can You Participate?

Community engagement is a key component in this update process, and your input is vital! There will be several opportunities for Knightdale residents, business owners, and stakeholders to provide thoughts and feedback on the future of Knightdale.

• Draft Recommendations Open House - We had a great turnout for our open house on Tuesday, April 30! Thank you to everyone who came out to review the draft plan and provide feedback.
• Community Ideas Exchange Workshop - As our first public outreach opportunity, we held an in-person interactive workshop on October 19, 2023. Participants were able to provide input on a variety of topics including development types and intensities, transportation, home choices, recreation and outdoor facilities, and public spaces. The online version of this workshop is now closed. Thank you for participating!