Comprehensive Planning

Deadwood is a testament to resiliency. In a city known for its booms and busts, Deadwood today is proof of what is possible when issues are tackled with a spirit of reinvention and optimism. While Deadwood is a town of continuous evolution, it has always kept history central to its identity. It is in this desire for progress, while paying homage to the past, that comprehensive planning plays an important role.

Deadwood's comprehensive planning efforts is a tool that allows our community to take a look at the past, take stock of current assets and challenges, and develop a vision and road map for the future. The contents of these plans provide a firm foundation for policy and action, set expectations for future growth and development, and help establish a clear path for a bright future.

The purpose of all of Deadwood's Comprehensive Plans are to create a guide for the growth and development of Deadwood over the next 10 years that still preserves Deadwood’s historic identity and sense of place. To that end, many of the principles and strategies that make up the Action Plans in the current planning document are aimed at preserving Deadwood’s historic resources and making Deadwood a more attractive place to live, while also making the community more enjoyable for the many people that visit and work in Deadwood.

Much of the work to make these plans a reality are completed over several years following the adoption of the Deadwood Comprehensive Plan. Below are links to the current and past comprehensive plans adopted by the City of Deadwood.