The City of Lander is thrilled to announce a series of community input sessions for the 2024 City of Lander Master Plan, with a special focus on Parks and Recreation. These events are designed to gather valuable insights from residents, ensuring that the Master Plan reflects the needs and aspirations of the community. We invite all residents to participate in the format and location that suits them best.
Thursday, July 18
- 2:00-4:00 PM – Drop-In Session | Community Center (Presentation at 3 PM) 5:00 PM – Booth | Lander Presents at City Park
Friday, July 19
- 7:30-10:30 AM – Open House | Lander Bake Shop
- 7:30-10:30 AM – Open House | Lincoln Street Bakery
- 11:00 AM-1:00 PM – Open House | Lander Senior Center
- 2:00-4:00 PM – Drop-In Session | Lander Library (Presentation at 3 PM)
Saturday, July 20
- 11:00 AM-4:00 PM – Booth | Pig Roast at City Park
If you are unable to participate in the upcoming community input sessions, please reach out to Anne Even, Community Development Coordinator, so that you can remain informed during the public input process of the master plan. Email aeven@landerwyoming.org, call 332-2870 ext. 113, visit landerwyoming.org/masterplan, or stop by City Hall.
Mayor Monte Richardson received authorization at the City Council meeting on March 12, 2024, to engage Ayres Associates in crafting the 2024 City of Lander Master Plan. This strategic initiative marks a significant milestone, with the city’s last comprehensive master planning process dating back to 2012.
Master plans serve as compasses for communities, charting courses for development and progress over the ensuing decade or more. With many of the objectives outlined in the 2012 Master Plan either accomplished, in progress, or rendered obsolete, the time has come to realign priorities in accordance with the evolving needs and aspirations of Lander’s residents. The previous master plan encompassed a wide spectrum of topics, spanning from land use and natural resources, community and economic development, community design, intergovernmental relations, and transportation.
The 2024 City of Lander Master Plan will pivot around four domains. Foremost among these is a comprehensive strategy for parks and recreation, complemented by an analysis of housing needs and economic dynamics. Additionally, the project will assess the cemetery and airport facilities, aiming to optimize their functionality and alignment with community objectives.
According to Jason Byrd, acting Parks Foreman with the City of Lander, “This master plan is a pivotal moment for Lander to come together and help shape the use of our public spaces. With the recent expansion of parks within our community, we look forward to working with the public as we move toward the future.”
Joshua Olhava, Western Planning Lead at Ayres Associates, expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming collaboration, noting, “We are eager to embed ourselves in the fabric of Lander, listening intently to the community’s aspirations and leveraging our expertise to translate these aspirations into actionable strategies.” Ayres Associates, a distinguished employee-owned firm specializing in community planning, boasts a national footprint with offices in Wyoming, Colorado, and beyond.
The updated Master Plan will encapsulate the overarching aspirations and vision of the community, and serve as a decision-making guide in the years ahead. The project is anticipated to be completed and ready for review and adoption by the Lander City Council in December 2024 or January 2025.