There are a number of plans and studies completed in the community over the previous two decades. Below is a sample.
- La Porte County Take Charge, Strategic Plan (1992)
- The Countywide Land Development Plan (2008) Part 1 Part 2
- OneRegion Indicators Report (2016)
- City of La Porte Long Range Planning Documents
- Westville Comprehensive Plan (2017)
- NIRPC Greenways & Blueways Plan (2018)
- Momentum: Michigan City 2040 Comprehensive Plan (2018)
- NWI 2050 Plan (2019)
- NIRPC Economic Recovery and Resilience Plan (2022)
- Health Foundation of La Porte – City of La Porte Housing Initiative Study Results (2023)
- Vibrant Michigan City (2023)