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The Comprehensive Planning Division is responsible for long-range planning for Fort Worth’s growth and
development. In addition, the Division promotes and facilitates central city revitalization and the development of
walkable urban places. Through the planning and implementation of the Urban Village Development Program
and Transit-Oriented Development, the Comprehensive Planning Division works to create and document higher
returns on public investment, and to promote development forms in other locations that yield similar high-value,
community-building results.

The Comprehensive Planning Division coordinates the City's efforts on the Trinity River Vision Project, working
with the TRVA board, CMO, TxDOT, NCTCOG, TRWD, and City staff to support the creation and development of
Panther Island. Working with a variety of stakeholders and City departments, the Comprehensive Planning
Division also supports watershed, open space, and active transportation planning.

FY2023 DISCUSSION AND SIGNIFICANT CHANGES

During FY2022, the Budget and Analysis Division of the Planning and Data Analytics Department began a
realignment from a functional teams-based structure to a more traditional portfolio model. The moves resulted
in 2.0 AP and 2.0 FTE being transferred to the City Manager’s Office for organizational strategy development.

The new configuration of the Planning and Data Analytics positions provide enhanced staff versatility with focused
expertise, closer linkages among planning and budgeting functions, greater staff engagement on critical issues,
and improved public engagement.

The Adopted Budget:
· Decreases by $190,022 and transfers 2 positions to City Manager’s Office; and
· Increases by $175,847 in salary and benefits for previously approved costs associated with pay for
performance, rising health care costs, and pension contributions.

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