The Greater Carrollwood-Northdale Communities Plan began in December 2007.  The Planning Team was comprised of the Planning Commission, Office of Neighborhood Relations and Planning Growth & Management Department staff whom worked with area residents, civic leaders and business owners in assessing current characteristics, future aspirations and ways of addressing change. The Community Plan consists of a Vision statement and implementing Goals and Strategies. The community is located south of Van Dyke Rd, west of I-275, north of Linebaugh Avenue, and east of the Veterans Expressway.