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BETHEL

Delaware

Office of State Planning (OSPC) Newsletter

Date Posted: Wednesday, September 17th, 2025

Please see the following information newsletter from the OSPC:

First State Planning

Welcome to First State Planning, the official newsletter of Delaware’s Office of State Planning Coordination (OSPC). Our mission is to improve the coordination and effectiveness of land use decisions across Delaware, ensuring a high quality of life for all residents. Through our newsletter, we aim to keep you informed about the latest developments in state, county, and municipal planning efforts, while also providing insights into important land use changes and planning initiatives. Join us as we share updates on projects, policies, and the tools that shape Delaware’s future.

State Strategies for Policies and Spending Draft Open for Public Review
The Office of State Planning Coordination is currently updating the Delaware Strategies for State Policies and Spending, as required by state law every five years. This update is informed by data from state and local agencies and developed in coordination with local governments, citizens, and state partners to identify areas best suited for growth and strategic public investment.

The Draft State Strategies document and maps were approved for public review on September 8th by the Cabinet Committee on State Planning Issues and are now available to the public here.

To encourage community involvement, the Office of State Planning Coordination will hold public workshops beginning on September 17th to review and discuss the proposed updates to the Strategies for State Policies and Spending document and maps. These workshops will include presentations on how the document has been updated since its previous approval in July 2020, as well as explanations of how the Strategy maps and investment level areas were determined. Click here to read about the purpose of these workshops and view the agenda.

Public workshops are scheduled for:
 

Wednesday, 9/17/25 – Hybrid Option link available on public meeting calendar

Kent County – DelDOT. Delaware Room, 500 South Bay Rd., South Entrance, Dover, De 19901

 

Wednesday, 9/24/2025 – IN PERSON ONLY

NEW CASTLE COUNTY – Rt. 9 Innovationn Center MP Rood B, 3022 New Castle Ave., New Castle, DE 19720

 

Tuesday, 9/30/25 – IN PERSON ONLY

SUSSEX COUNTY – SC Emergency Operations Center, 21911 Rudder Lane,  Georgetown, DE 19947

 

 
Additional information regarding the State Strategies can be found at 2025 Delaware State Strategies and the information on the meetings will be posted to the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar.
 

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