DC Ranch Master Plan
A master plan is a long-term document that guides future growth and development. It is essential to remaining a vibrant and relevant community that is prepared to serve current and future generations of residents. It identifies and plans for capital enhancement and improvement projects for DC Ranch as compiled by a Master Plan Committee and approved by the Community Council Board of Directors.
In addition to the critical functions of having sound infrastructure and support services, there are many things that set DC Ranch apart from other master planned communities: the thoughtful synergy between the built environment and the breathtaking desert landscape, events and traditions that have created memories and withstood the test of time, and robust facilities and amenities. Keeping those amenities fresh, relevant and up to date is critical for meeting residents’ needs, both now and into the future, and enhancing property values and community quality that has come to define DC Ranch.
The Desert Camp Site Improvement Project is phase one of the DC Ranch Master Plan.
2018-2020
The community’s strategic plan, DCR2020, called for identification of community enhancement projects that foster DC Ranch as a highly desired, livable, and relevant community with top quality amenities for current and future residents. This kicked off an extensive, resident-driven process to identify and prioritize desired amenities through a master plan process. A master plan committee, consisting of ten residents representing each of the four Villages, a Community Council Board representative and three Community Council staff members, evaluated considerable resident input, culled it down into priority projects, and presented a final plan that was adopted by the Community Council Board.
During three meetings, the Committee utilized data from community surveys, the DCR2020 Strategic Plan focus groups and feedback, Programming Open House feedback and word of mouth to identify future amenity improvements for DC Ranch that will address resident needs, now and into the future. The Committee:
- evaluated existing DC Ranch facilities
- reviewed many years of resident feedback and community data
- assessed offerings at comparable communities
- considered amenities provided by other area agencies
In January 2020, staff and the Committee presented the preliminary recommendations to the Community Council Board.
With the onset of the pandemic in early 2020, the master plan initiative was put on hold. In November 2020, the Committee reconvened to review the existing plan and an RFP (request for proposals) for a professional analysis of existing needs and available space. The RFP also asked for concept plans addressing the priorities outlined in the master plan.
In early 2021, Holly Street Studio was contracted by the Board for a space needs assessment and master plan concept design for the Desert Camp Site Improvement Project.