City of Key West Strategic Plan Public Workshop. 7/29/2026

The City of Key West held a Strategic Plan Public Workshop on July 29, 2026, to discuss the development and adoption of a multi-year strategic plan focused on infrastructure, financial stability, climate adaptation, environmental protection, and housing. City officials and department heads presented updates on various capital improvement projects, including road restorations, fire station construction, seawall repairs, and park enhancements such as Higs Beach pavilions and Mallalerie Square improvements. Funding strategies were a key topic, with discussions on grant applications, bond issuances, and budget adjustments to support these projects. The city emphasized the importance of completing projects within their funding timelines and introduced plans for a project dashboard to track progress and funding status. Public input was solicited to identify community priorities and potential blind spots in the plan. Additionally, transit system challenges and fleet replacement plans were addressed, highlighting efforts to balance service needs with budget constraints. The workshop also covered housing preservation strategies and code updates, with ongoing efforts to secure grants and partnerships to support affordable housing initiatives. Overall, the meeting focused on aligning strategic priorities with actionable, funded projects and maintaining transparency with the community through ongoing engagement and reporting.