Outlines Gilbert's community goals for its physical, economic, and social development and provides a decision-making guide for the future.

The plan identifies and prioritizes any and all known and future capital needs of the community which are to be constructed with public funds.

Chronicles some of the changes in the Pima County Zoning Code since 1953 and summarizes the comprehensive plan, the zoning code, and the building codes.

Provides a thoughtful and timely assessment of how Pima County's practices and policy proposals in land use stand up under the test of nationally recognized principles of smart growth.

Summarizes applications placed in the newspaper and mailed directly to Steering Committee members to solicit Land Panel membership. 177 applications were received and compiled. Includes a suggested alternative for selecting Land Panel members.

A study on the last five years of rezoning activity in eastern Pima County for the Suburban Ranch Zone, Rural Homestead Zone, and Rural Residential Zone. This indicator of development activity does not include activity in the incorporated areas or the land that was rezoned and often platted.

The results of a late 2010 telephone survey of 502 residents of Gilbert, to determine resident attitudes to growth and development, town policies, allocation of tax dollars, town services and general satisfaction with the quality of life in Gilbert, Arizona.