Downtown Faribault has undergone significant change over the past 100 years.  With several nationally recognized historic structures and an active local business community, Downtown Faribault is celebrated for its unique heritage and character.  What opportunities do the next 20 years hold? 

The City's Parks and Recreation Department and partners have been on the forefront of shaping opportunities to community events, fitness programs, sports and recreation activities, as well as access to parks, trails, and shelters.  The Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan represents a comprehensive and integrated strategy to build on the strengths of the existing system over the next 20 years. 

The future of Faribault will continue to be built on the foundation of the City's history and relationship to the larger southeast Minnesota region.  As the local and regional economy changes, the City will continue to require a planning response that guides development patterns and integrates past and current planning work.  This Comprehensive Plan Update will build on the 2003 Comprehensive Plan and provide an integrated framework for future planning decisions.