Long-Term Recovery Plan
Building Paradise's Future: Together, Again
Paradise's Long-Term Recovery Plan was created to guide the Town's recovery after the Camp Fire. Starting in 2018, residents came together through a series of community meetings to identify what mattered most for Paradise's recovery and what they wanted the Town to become. Those conversations led to five goals that still guide the plan today. Now, as Paradise moves beyond recovery, the plan is looking ahead toward continued growth, strengthening the community, and creating a town people are proud to call home and enjoy living in.
The 2026 update is an opportunity to look ahead together and identify what matters most for Paradise’s next chapter.
Updating the Plan for 2026
Just as residents helped shape the original plan, community input will drive this update. We want to hear about your experience living on the Ridge today:
- What is working well?
- What could be improved?
- What matters most to you as Paradise continues to grow and recover?
- What would you like Paradise to look and feel like in the years ahead?
Your input will help the Town understand current community priorities and shape the updated Long-Term Recovery Plan.
Share Your Voice: 3 Ways to Get Involved
- Party in the Park (July 2026): Residents shared their early thoughts on Paradise's future at this community gathering.
- Paradise High School Football Game (October 9, 2026): Stop by our booth before or during the game to share your thoughts.
- Open House at the Paradise Community Center (Fall 2026): Join us for a dedicated conversation about the plan update.
The Five Goals Guiding Our Recovery
- Make Paradise Safer
- Make Paradise Welcoming
- Make Paradise Stronger
- Make Paradise Better
- Make Paradise Greener
How the Plan Has Grown Over Time
- 2018–2019: The Town Council adopted the resulting Long-Term Recovery Plan (the "Community Vision") in June 2019, with priorities shaped by residents, local officials, experts, and outside organizations. Long-Term Recovery Plan 2019 (24 MB)
- 2022: The plan was updated again, still built on resident input at every step. Long-Term Recovery Plan Update 2022 (23 MB)
- 2024/2025: The Action Plan compiled the projects and service improvements underway to achieve the plan's objectives, informed by discussions with the Town Council and Department Heads. Action Plan 2024/2025 (9 MB)
- 2026: Paradise has changed a lot since the plan was first created, so it's time for another update, built the same way as always: with residents.
Action Plan 2024/2025 (9 MB) Long-Term Recovery Plan 2019 (24 MB) 
