Rapid City South Dakota has a vibrant and culturally rich arts community, which inspired the Comprehensive Plan’s arts-based approach. Our goal is to let the community’s voice shine through in whatever way they express themselves most authentically, tapping into Rapid City’s creative energy to capture what the community really cares about. Art is about more than aesthetics; it’s about creating diverse and meaningful ways to communicate and relate. By giving people different ways to express themselves—whether it’s through a painting, a song, or even a dance—this process will reduce barriers to public engagement and participation and create a plan that better reflects today’s community, guide future development and plan for growth over the next twenty years.