Get Involved

Glendale wants to hear from you! The General Plan updates provide several opportunities for community members to discuss and weigh-in on the City’s future. What we hear from you and your neighbors will be used to prepare plans and programs that truly reflects the community’s vision for the future of Glendale. Please fill out the form at the top of the website if you wish to be added to the City’s mailing list to receive updates and invitations to involvement opportunities.

Current Involvement Opportunities

Current opportunities for you to be involved in the element updates are listed below. We encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities to participate. Please fill out the form at the top of the website if you wish to be added to the City’s mailing list to receive invitations to future involvement opportunities.

Public Review Draft Documents

Drafts of the Land Use Element and Mobility Element are now available for public review and comment. The comment period opened on June 30 and was extended to August 29, 2025 before being extended indefinitely on August 27. The public review and comment period for the draft Mobility Element opened September 3, 2025. On October 21, the City announced that the public review and comment periods for these draft elements will close on Friday, November 21. To submit your input, please use this comment form, send an email to GlendalePlan@GlendaleCA.gov, or submit your written comments by mail or in person to:

Long Range Planning
633 E. Broadway, Suite 103
Glendale, CA 91206

Study Sessions and Public Hearings

The City will conduct study sessions and public hearings before the Transportation Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council to consider key project documents. Community members are encouraged to attend these meetings.

A City Council presentation of the draft Environmental Justice Element took place on July 15, 2025. Read the staff report and watch the presentation here.

A City Council presentation of the draft Mobility Element took place on October 21, 2025. Read the staff report and watch the presentation here.

In Person Events

Cruise Night – July 19th, 5:30 - 10:30 PM, Brand Boulevard in Downtown Glendale
National Night Out – August 5th, 5:00 - 10:00 PM, Pacific Park & Community Center
Riverwalk Workday – September 13th, 8:00 AM, Glendale Narrows Riverwalk
Walk & Bike at Verdugo Park – September 28th, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Verdugo Park
Walk to School Day – October 1st, 7:00 - 9:00 AM, Keppel, Glenoaks and Cerritos Elementary Schools
National Coffee with a Cop Day – October 1st, 9:00 - 11:00 AM, Coffee Bean on Glenoaks Boulevard
Montrose Oktoberfest – October 5th, 12:00 - 5:00 PM, 2200-2400 blocks of Honolulu Avenue
Fremont Park Grand Re-Opening – October 11th, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM, Fremont Park
Glendale Police Open House & Touch-A-Truck – October 18th, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Glendale Police Station
Annual Fall Festival – October 25th, 11:00 - 2:00 PM, Pacific Park & Community Center

Past Involvement Opportunities

Information on past public involvement opportunities is included below.

Environmental Justice Element Outreach

Several pop-up events were held to gather input for the new Environmental Justice Element in addition to an online survey. If you took the survey or participated in one of our booths at Fire Service Day, Cruise Night, or National Night Out, we appreciate your input. Your answers will help the City develop the policies and actions that will included in the Environmental Justice Element. As part of the Environmental Justice Element, the City prepared a Public Outreach Summary Appendix that details the activities to gather the public's input on the creation of the Environmental Justice Element.

Safety Element Pop-up Events

Two pop-up events were held to introduce the community to the Safety Element update. Participants had the opportunity to share their feedback and get involved with the project on Earth Day Saturday April 20th, 2024, at Verdugo Park and at Fire Service Day Saturday May 11th, 2024 at Fire Station 21. Thank you to all who participated!

Other Involvement Opportunities

More information about other public involvement opportunities will be posted here as it is available.

Stakeholder Interviews and Focus Groups

If your group would like to have an in-person or virtual meeting with the City's Long Range Planning Division to discuss the General Plan, please send us a message and a member of our team will reach out to you.

Community Briefings

Briefings with City Commissions and the City Council at their regular meetings will provide an opportunity to inform and educate their members on the updates to the General Plan.

Why Should I Get Involved?

The City of Glendale is committed to involving the community in the planning process. The General Plan element updates provide residents, businesses, and interested parties the chance to help guide the future of the community. A successful General Plan will reflect the community’s vision and priorities, and we believe that your voice is vital to producing a plan that will reflect your vision for the City’s future. Community input is needed to establish the long-term vision for Glendale and to help identify key issues and priorities.

How Will My Input be Used?

Public input from every engagement opportunity is meticulously reviewed and documented to ensure that planners, City staff, and decision-makers have a full understanding of public sentiment when updating the General Plan. Public input will be considered throughout the process, especially when creating the goals and policies in each Element.

How Can I Stay Informed?

Please fill out the form on the home page if you wish to be added to the City’s mailing list to receive project updates and invitations to involvement opportunities. Your email address will remain private and we will not share it with anyone else.