The City of Modesto held a virtual public scoping meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The purpose of the meeting was to summarize the proposed project and provide an opportunity for the community to submit comments on the scope and content of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). If you have comments on the scope and content of the EIR, please submit them by emailing GP-Modesto2050@modestogov.com by Monday, July 27, 2026.
View the EIR scoping meeting materials below:
The City of Modesto hosted a focused community meeting to discuss environmental justice issues in the community and brainstorm policy solutions to address injustices in disadvantaged communities.
View the meeting materials below:
The City of Modesto hosted two open houses to discuss General Plan policies. Community members were invited to review the draft goals for each General Plan element and provide ideas for policies and actions to help achieve these goals for our community.
View the open house presentation and activity boards below:
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 starting at 5:30 P.M.
The Veteran’s Foundation of Stanislaus (3500 Coffee Road, Modesto, 95357)
Thursday, April 2, 2026 starting at 5:30 P.M.
Vintage Faire Mall – Dave & Busters (3401 Dale Road #108, Modesto, 95356)
The City held a series of community meetings to share the three proposed land use alternatives, discuss ways to increase the City’s regional competitiveness, and gather input from the community. If you would like to submit feedback on the land use alternatives, please email your comments to GP-Modesto2050@modestogov.com. In order for your comments to be included in the materials that are presented to the Planning Commission and City Council when they consider the land use alternatives, please submit your comments by Friday, February 13, 2026. However, the City will continue to accept comments on all aspects of the General Plan throughout the process until adoption.
Tuesday, December 16th from 5:30-7:00 pm
Stanislaus County Harvest Hall – 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto
Wednesday, December 17th from 5:30-7:00 pm
Modesto Centre Plaza (San Joaquin Room) – 1000 L Street, Modesto
Thursday, December 18th from 5:30-7:00 pm
Stanislaus County Veteran’s Service Office – 3500 Coffee Road #19, Modesto
The City held a series of workshops to gather community member feedback on the future boundary of the city and the types of land uses and development that should occur by 2050. The project team recorded community feedback at each of the workshops and compiled it, along with the results of the online survey, into a summary, which is available below.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 5:30-7:00 pm (District 3 workshop)
Boy Scout Club House, 400 Enslen Ave., Modesto, CA
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 5:30-7:00 pm (District 2 workshop)
West Modesto Community Collaborative, 601 S Martin Luther King Dr., Modesto, CA
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 5:30-7:00 pm (Citywide workshop)
City of Modesto City Hall, 1010 10th Street, Room B300, Modesto, CA
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 5:30-7:00 pm (District 1 workshop)
Prescott Jr. High School, 2243 W. Rumble Rd., Modesto, CA
Monday, October 28, 2024, 5:30-7:00 pm (District 5 workshop)
Grace M. Davis High School, 1200 W. Rumble Rd., Modesto, CA
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 5:30-7:00 pm (District 6 workshop)
Freedom Elementary School, 2101 Fine Ave., Modesto, CA
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 5:30-7:00 pm (District 4 workshop)
Peter Johansen High School, 641 Norseman Dr., Modesto, CA
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Workshop materials:
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Workshop materials:
As part of the Visioning Phase in the General Plan Update process, we held five community-focused small group forums in underserved neighborhoods and with youth populations from June through October 2022. The goal of these small group forums was to hear from residents who have traditionally been excluded from the public engagement process and community discussions. The City has partnered with Debrief, a local community engagement consultant, to engage with these communities and enhance meaningful feedback during the General Plan Update process. See below for the feedback and findings from these forums.
Southwest Modesto Small Group Forum (July 19, 2022): Check out the meeting summary here.
West Modesto Small Group Forum (July 26, 2022): Check out the meeting summary here.
Young Professionals Small Group Forum (August 4, 2022): Check out the meeting summary here.
High School Students Small Group Forum (August 30, 2022): Check out the meeting summary here.
East Modesto Small Group Forum (October 5, 2022): Check out the meeting summary here.
Between June and October 2022, the City held listening sessions for community groups and stakeholders to share their open-ended feedback with City staff about the General Plan Update.
The City will continue its “open-door” policy throughout the General Plan Update process. If your community would like to schedule a listening session with City staff, please email Jessica Hill at GP-Modesto2050@modestogov.com.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 5:30 PM, Council Chambers, Basement Level (1010 10th Street, Modesto)
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:00 pm, Arbor Theatre, Centre Plaza (1001 K Street, Modesto)
Meeting Materials