This Strategic Plan – the first in Loveland’s history – is the product of a yearlong effort that brought City Council members, City staff, members of City boards and commissions and community stakeholders together to talk about ideas, hopes and aspirations for our community's future.

The Plan’s guiding principles are based on the City of Loveland’s Vision, Mission and Values, and identifies eight areas of focus: 

The first edition of the Strategic Plan was adopted on March 3, 2020. In a matter of weeks of that adoption, the City of Loveland, along with the nation, was swept into a state of emergency as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, affecting nearly every aspect of operating Loveland's government as it worked to continue to serve the Loveland community.

Despite the enormous challenges the pandemic has presented, the City has continued to pursue the strategic goals detailed in the plan. The most recent progress reports are available for viewing: 

• Strategic Plan Progress Update - Nov. 10, 2020

• Strategic Plan Progress Update - May 18, 2021

• Strategic Plan Progress Update - May 10, 2022

• Strategic Plan Progress Update- December 20, 2022

• Strategic Plan Progress Update - December 12, 2023

While progress on the plan's initiatives has been significantly impacted as priorities have been shifted to contend with the pandemic, all City divisions, departments and offices are working to fulfill their goals as outlined in the plan. Both progress reports list the status of various initiatives as well as some delays caused by the pandemic and/or funding issues.