Landscape Master Plan

What is a Landscape Master Plan?

The City of Cooper City contracted a consultant, Chen Moore and Associates, to develop and implement a plan that will thematically unite the City's public spaces. This plan serves as a roadmap for the design, organization, and implementation of City-owned signage, landscaping, and aesthetics such as furnishings and lighting. The plan considers sustainability, functionality, and community needs to create a blueprint that meets the goals and requirements of Cooper City's residents.

You can review the Design Guidelines Manual here.

How was the plan developed?

Multiple meetings were held with key stakeholders, along with two public input meetings and two online surveys to help gather opinions and suggestions from Cooper City residents. All feedback was collected by City's consultant to create a final plan that was adopted by the City Commission on October 22, 2024.

Was the public involved in developing the plan?

Yes. A kickoff public meeting for Cooper City’s Landscape Master Plan was held on January 11, 2024. We received valuable input from multiple members of the community as we embarked on revitalizing our community’s landscape. The meeting, held at Cooper City Hall and virtually via Zoom, aimed to gather insights on signage, landscaping, and amenities located on City-owned property from residents, business owners, and stakeholders to ensure the success of this crucial plan.

Following the public meeting, a survey was offered to residents and stakeholders via the City's weekly e-newsletter, social media platforms, and website. The survey contained the same questions posed to those who attended the in-person and virtual meeting on January 11. The survey closed on Friday, February 9. Our consultant, Chen Moore and Associates, analyzed the data gathered through the kickoff public meeting and surveys. The data was then used to develop a preliminary plan that was presented to the City Commission during a workshop on July 9, 2024.

Following the July 9 Commission Workshop, a public input meeting was held on July 25, 2024. The meeting provided those in attendance with concepts related to City signage, landscaping and aesthetics. Participants, both in person and online, had the opportunity to choose their preferences. These selections, along with responses collected through an online survey, which closed Thursday, August 15, were used to develop a final Landscape Master Plan. The online survey was publicized via the City's Cooper Quarterly newsletter mailed to all Cooper City addresses, the City's weekly e-newsletter, social media platforms, and website.

The final Landscape Master Plan's Design Guidelines Manual was presented to the City Commission and adopted on October 22, 2024. The manual's purpose is to provide a roadmap for future improvements. City staff will use the guidelines to propose improvements to the City's public spaces and seek Commission approval for needed funding.