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Bringing the Carlsbad community vision to life
On Oct. 11, 2022, the City Council approved a 5-year Carlsbad Strategic Plan (2023-2027) to focus city resources toward fulfilling the Carlsbad community’s vision for the future.
The plan includes high-level goals, objectives, priority projects and service commitments. Progress can be tracked on this page and annual progress reports presented to the City Council.
Read the first progress report presented Feb. 6, 2024
Read the second progress report presented Feb. 25, 2025
Read the third progress report presented Feb. 24, 2026
5 goals in 5 years
Strategic Plan in action
Read how we’re making progress on city priorities.
2026 State of the City video, highlights major accomplishments
The City of Carlsbad has released its annual State of the City video which highlights major accomplishments throughout Carlsbad from the past year.
The video debuted during the September 1, 2026 City Council meeting as part of its annual State of the City Presentation. City Council members shared brief remarks followed by this year’s State of the City video:
This year’s video includes guest appearances from some of Carlsbad’s seniors and long-time residents and features updates on key projects and initiatives that support the City Council’s 5-Year Strategic Plan goals.
Watch the full 2026 State of the City video.