Local governments play an essential role in developing and maintaining the infrastructure that keeps their communities safe, healthy, and vibrant. To accomplish these goals, local governments leverage the tried-and-true methods, processes, and tools of their proverbial tool belt—including capital improvement plans (CIP). In this guide, we’ll dive into what a capital improvement plan is and highlight its various benefits to your organization. We’ll also explore what it takes to build and maintain an effective plan that will allow your agency to maximize funding and resources, as well as amplify community growth and development for optimized success.