What kind of place should Orono be in the future? What are our best features, those that should be protected or should be made even better? What changes does the community anticipate, and what should we do about them?
The Town Council has recently appointed the Comprehensive Plan Committee, an ad-hoc committee of 13 citizen volunteers of various backgrounds and expertise, to guide the 18-month long Comprehensive Plan Update process that will answer these questions and more.
The last Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2014, and much has changed since then! The updated plan will address several topic areas that are of particular relevance to the community, including housing, transportation, recreation, natural resources, public facilities and services, and more.
The updated plan will serve as the foundation for public policy and land use decisions in the future, and will provide an ongoing framework for both public investment and private development in Orono.
Your input is crucial to developing a plan that reflects the values and priorities of the community. Over the course of the planning process, this site will be updated with information on project progress and new opportunities for participation, both online and in person.
To learn more about the process and how you can be involved, click here, or follow the "Get Involved" link above.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Future Land Use Workshop
Join the Orono Comprehensive Plan Committee at a Future Land Use Workshop!
The Comprehensive Plan Committee invites you to a hands-on opportunity to guide how our town grows and balances housing, economic development, and green space.
If you want a say in how your neighborhood evolves, this is your moment! We’ll dive into state land use requirements, explore how land use impacts every corner of our community, and gather your input on proposed Growth areas and draft goals.
In preparation for the meeting, we recommend that you check out the draft Future Land Use Plan and accompanying map at this link.
For more information or to provide written feedback in advance of the meeting, email planner@orono.org
Can't make the meeting? Provide feedback on our online interactive map by visiting the Get Involved tab!
Wednesday, August 06, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Comprehensive Plan Committee Workshop
These are working meetings of the Comprehensive Plan Committee, which are open to the public. Members of the public are welcome to attend and should be aware that there is an opportunity for public comment at the beginning and end of each agenda. Agendas and meeting materials are posted to the Town website at this link one week before the meeting.
