Welcome to the City of Benton Harbor's Master Plan Project Website - a website dedicated to enhancing public involvement and awareness throughout the development of the Master Plan.
 

The City Commission formally adopted the final Master Plan at thier January 3, 2011 Meeting.  Thank you to everyone who participated in the planning process.

The Master Plan is a comprehensive long-range plan intended to guide growth and development of the community which includes analysis, recommendations, and proposals for the community's population, economy, housing transportation, community facilities, and land use. A Master Plan Update is needed for Benton Harbor to meet and plan for future challenges facing the City including preserving the City's historic character, meeting future housing needs, and economic development. An updated Master Plan will need to recognize the local environment as an asset and protect it, make enhancements to existing infrastructure, solve existing transportation problems, meet future greenspace requirements, improve the quality of life of all residents, and more.