From railroad developers to manufacturers to pioneers in medicine, Temple has been built on the legacy of visionaries who found success here, laying the groundwork for a prosperous future. Throughout its history, Temple has managed to cultivate and maintain a quality of living and community identity that has contributed to the City’s ability to attract new businesses and residents.
In the last decade, Temple has begun to identify the elements that contribute most to its community character and prosperity, and is poised for a strong and resilient future. The City’s leadership is committed to proactively planning for Temple’s future under a unified vision and action plan, led by its citizens.
The 2020 Comprehensive Plan is a culmination of broad input from the community, solidified in the goals of this document, presented here in an action plan for the future. Continued, community-led planning efforts will ensure that Temple’s future success is, truly, by design.
