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Vision 2050 is the City of Ocala’s long-term roadmap for growth, development, and quality of life. This initiative builds upon previous planning efforts and provides strategic direction for updates to the Comprehensive Plan, land development regulations, and capital improvement planning.
The goal: ensure sustainable growth, strong neighborhoods, economic vitality, and thoughtful design through 2050.
Review of the Draft Plan
The draft Vision 2050 document is available for public review:
If you would like to provide feedback or comments on the Draft Ocala Vision 2050, you may provide your comments here.
Community Presentations & Engagement
As part of the Vision 2050 process, the City has hosted community discussions and expert presentations.
Urban3 Presentation – August 27, 2024
Watch Video Recording – Part 1
Watch Video Recording – Part 2
Watch Video Recording – Part 3
Building on Vision 2035
The City of Ocala adopted Vision 2035 on October 19, 2010, following extensive public engagement. That long-term vision established a framework for community design values, urban form, and development standards that continue to guide growth today.
Vision 2050 builds upon this foundation and advances the community’s long-term goals.
Key Advancements from Vision 2035
- Adoption of Form-Based Code
- Creation of two Community Redevelopment Areas (CRA) and expansion of the Downtown CRA
- Incentive programs to encourage infill development and redevelopment
- Sidewalk improvements incorporated into the annual Capital Improvement Program
These milestones helped shape Ocala’s growth and set the stage for the next phase of planning.
Where We Are Now
Vision 2050 is currently in development. The draft plan is available for review, and public input is being collected to inform final revisions.
Updates regarding additional public meetings, workshops, and adoption timelines will be posted here.
For questions regarding Vision 2050, please contact the Planning Division.