FAQs

FLOURISH SFC is Santa Fe County's update to its Sustainable Growth Management Plan (SGMP), originally adopted in 2015. The plan helps guide decisions about growth, housing, transportation, water, infrastructure, economic development, recreation, and land use. Just as importantly, FLOURISH SFC is a community conversation about the future of Santa Fe County and the values that should guide our decisions in the years ahead.

Santa Fe County has changed since the current plan was adopted. Population growth, housing affordability, changing economic conditions, infrastructure needs, and concerns about water resources are creating new opportunities and challenges. Updating the plan allows the county to take a fresh look at these issues and ensure that future decisions reflect today's realities and community priorities.

No. One of the primary goals of FLOURISH SFC is to hear from residents before recommendations are developed. Throughout the process, community input will help identify priorities, shape alternatives, and inform the final plan. For residents and other stakeholders, this is an opportunity to help influence the direction of the county before decisions are made.

Public input will help identify community priorities, concerns, and aspirations. Comments gathered through meetings, surveys, workshops, online engagement, and other activities will be summarized and shared publicly. That feedback will help guide the development of recommendations and ultimately inform this updated Sustainable Growth Management Plan.

The Sustainable Growth Management Plan applies to the unincorporated areas of Santa Fe County. It does not govern land within incorporated cities and towns, tribal lands, or federal lands. However, many issues addressed by the plan — such as housing, transportation, water resources, economic development, recreation, and environmental stewardship — extend beyond jurisdictional boundaries. Throughout the FLOURISH SFC process, Santa Fe County will coordinate with municipalities, tribal governments, regional partners, and other stakeholders to address shared opportunities and challenges.

The FLOURISH SFC process — and the Sustainable Growth Management Plan that results — is focused on creating a shared vision for the future. It is a policy guide. It is not regulatory. Any future changes or additions to regulations, ordinances, or development requirements would occur through separate public processes that include additional opportunities for review and input.

The decisions made today will influence the future of Santa Fe County for years to come. Whether you care about housing, transportation, open space, water resources, economic opportunity, recreation, cultural heritage, or preserving the character of your community, your perspective can help shape the plan. Everyone who lives, works, learns, or spends time in Santa Fe County has a stake in its future.

There will be many opportunities to get involved throughout the process, including community-led conversations, surveys, online engagement, and public meetings. Visit flourishsfc.com for upcoming events, project updates, and participation opportunities.