(City of Pocatello Press Release, May 18, 2026)
The City of Pocatello invites residents to review and provide feedback on drafts of two important community planning documents: Pocatello’s first-ever Housing Plan and an updated Urban Forest Plan. Both drafts will be available for public review and comment through May 31, 2026.
• The draft Housing Plan can be reviewed online at: pocatello.forms.govos.com/f/PDShousingplan
• The draft Urban Forest Plan can be reviewed online at: pocatello.forms.govos.com/f/PDSurbanforestplan
The Housing Plan was identified as a priority project in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The document includes an analysis of current economic and demographic conditions, existing housing stock, housing needs within the community, and strategies to help address those needs.
The updated Urban Forest Plan supports the goals and strategies outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. The plan establishes a baseline assessment of current urban forest conditions, including management practices, funding, standards, and the overall condition of the community’s trees. It also outlines strategies to maintain an aging tree population, improve tree health and species diversity, and enhance the value of neighborhoods, public spaces, and local landscapes.
Both plans were presented to the Mayor and Council during a work session on May 14, 2026, and will be reviewed during a future public hearing. Notice of the public hearing will be published once community feedback has been incorporated and the plans are finalized for City adoption.
For more information about these projects, contact Long-Range Senior Planner Jim Anglesey at 208-234-6514 or janglesey@pocatello.gov.
