“Your Plan, Your Future” – Public Consultation Period Drawing to a Close

George Town, Grand Cayman – July 29, 2024. As the public consultation period for the PlanCayman initiative approaches its conclusion on August 6th, 2024, we take this moment to thank our community for their active participation and valuable contributions. Tonight’s event in North Side marks the last of the first round of public consultations. The input gathered thus far has been very instrumental in shaping the future of our beloved Cayman Islands.

Throughout this journey, we have focused on updating the Draft Planning Statement, which is the first of three critical steps in revising our National Development Plan. Your feedback has been pivotal in guiding this process, and as we move forward, your continued involvement remains essential.

Next Steps in the PlanCayman Journey:

1.      Finalization of the Planning Statement: We will integrate the community’s feedback to define our land use and development priorities clearly.

2.      Development of Area Plans: These comprehensive plans will include specific zoning maps and localized policies to address the unique needs of each district.

3.      Revision of Development and Planning Regulations: Our regulations will be updated to support the new Planning Statement and Area Plans, ensuring sustainable and community-aligned development.

We are immensely grateful to everyone who attended the district meetings and shared their insights. Your engagement has laid a strong foundation for our future development. However, the journey is not over.

Cayman Islands, your opportunity to shape our future continues! While all district meetings for the draft of the planning statement may be completed, we are still seeking your input. Please complete the survey and provide your valuable thoughts before August 6th as we all work together to move our country forward. We cannot do this without you!

Join us in building a sustainable future by sharing your input on the updated planning statement.
Visit plancayman.ky for more information.

Minister Jay Ebanks encouraged the community to engage actively: “This is your opportunity to participate in shaping our future. It’s not a time to dwell on the past, but to learn from it, move forward, and come together as a community and a country to do this right. Your contributions are vital for today, tomorrow, and future generations. Let’s work together to create a sustainable and prosperous future for the Cayman Islands.”

Be part of the change and help us create a thriving, sustainable future for the Cayman Islands.

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NOTE:

The Development Plan, referred to as PlanCayman is a long-range comprehensive policy which will be used to guide physical development and the overall use of land in the Cayman Islands. The primary objective of the Development Plan is to maintain and enhance the economy, society and environment of the Cayman Islands. It is intended that the policy and strategy for the Islands is flexible enough to accommodate individual requirements, special circumstances and changing conditions while also ensuring that all development seeks to balance and integrate social, environmental and economic considerations to meet the needs of the nation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Achieving a sustainable economy requires collaboration between the government, businesses, community and individuals. As such, a priority for PlanCayman is to encourage better coordination and cooperation among all interested persons and entities

About the Department of Planning: The Department of Planning is charged with the responsibility of supporting the Central Planning Authority and Development Control Board in regulating all forms of physical development in the Cayman Islands.

About the Ministry of Planning, Agriculture, Housing, Infrastructure, Transport & Development (PAHITD):  Under the guidance of Hon. Minister ‘johany ”Jay” Ebanks, The Ministry of PAHITD is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and economic prosperity of the Cayman Islands through comprehensive planning, sustainable agriculture, efficient housing solutions, and critical infrastructure development. Our mission is to create a resilient and thriving future for all residents and visitors.

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