Weld County residents will soon have the opportunity to help develop the county’s comprehensive plan, which guides how the county coordinates with communities experiencing rapid growth.

The county’s population grew by 30% between 2010 and 2020, making it the second-fastest growing county in Colorado, with the majority of that growth attributed to migration into the county from both domestic and international sources. Encompassing more than 4,000 square miles, Weld County is the third-largest county by area in Colorado.

County officials have begun the process of updating the Weld County Comprehensive Plan, which was last updated in 2020. In addition to being a collaborative tool for how the county works with municipalities, the plan serves as a policy framework for rural development.

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