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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 26, 2026
Media Contact: Lola E. Leon Guerrero, Director
Telephone: 671-472-4201
Email: lolalg@bsp.guam.gov
BSP Holds Public Hearings, Invites Comments on the Draft Guåhan 2050 Sustainability Plan
Adelup, GU (January 26, 2026) - The Bureau of Statistics and Plans (BSP) is proud to announce the release of the public draft of the Guåhan 2050 Sustainability Plan (G50SP). Mandated by Guam Public Law 35-110, this comprehensive update to the Guam Comprehensive Development Plan establishes a 25-year roadmap to ensure that Guam meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to thrive.
The G50SP is built upon five core sustainability principles: Limits, Balance, Renewal, Equity, and Engagement. These principles guide the plan’s approach to five thematic goals: Sustainable Communities, a Prosperous Economy, a Thriving Environment, a Vibrant Culture, and Village Sustainability.
Addressing Public Law 35-110: Required Plan Elements
Public Law 35-110, enacted to renew the Guam Comprehensive Development Plan with the principles of sustainability, specifically mandated that the updated plan address twenty critical elements. The G50SP fully responds to these requirements through an integrated land use framework:
● Land Use & Infrastructure: The plan establishes an Urban-Rural Boundary to concentrate development in areas with existing infrastructure, such as water, sewer, and power, while protecting rural landscapes and the Northern Guam Lens Aquifer.
● Housing & Redevelopment: G50SP prioritizes affordable housing and the redevelopment of underutilized urban spaces, ensuring resilient and equitable housing options for Guam’s growing population.
● Environment & Conservation: In direct response to the law's conservation requirements, the plan designates Resource Conservation areas to protect sensitive habitats, limestone forests, and watersheds.
● Culture & Indigenous Connections: The plan elevates the protection of CHamoru heritage, traditional practices, and historical sites, ensuring that land use decisions respect and celebrate Guam's unique cultural identity.
● Public Safety & Resilience: Integrated hazard and climate data, including flood maps and sea-level rise projections, are used to guide safe development and enhance island-wide resilience.
A Vision Grounded in Community
The G50SP was developed through an extensive community engagement process, including an island-wide survey of over 700 residents, focus groups, and interviews with village mayors and agency experts. This input confirmed that the people of Guam envision a future that prioritizes environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, and social cohesion.
From Plan to Action
"The Guåhan 2050 Sustainability Plan is more than a document; it is a living commitment to our island," said Lola Leon Guerrero, the Director of the Bureau of Statistics and Plans. "By aligning our land use decisions with these sustainability principles, we are moving away from fragmented decision-making toward a shared, proactive framework that secures a prosperous and resilient future for all".
If adopted, the implementation of the G50SP will be coordinated by the BSP and supported by a Sustainability Plan Implementation Task Force, with actions phased over short-term (2025-2030), mid-term (2030-2040), and long-term (2040-2050) horizons.
Where to find more information on the plan
To view the draft Guåhan 2050 Sustainability Plan Public Draft, please visit the Bureau of Statistics and Plans website at https://bsp.guam.gov/gsp2050/. The Guåhan 2050 Sustainability Plan web page includes:
- Viewing or downloading the full draft
- Chapter Summaries
- FAQs
- Plan related mapping tools and downloadable files
- Public Comment form with instructions
- Schedule of public hearings
Public Hearings
In accordance with the requirements of 5 GCA § 1205 and Public Law 35-110, the Bureau of Statistics and Plans (BSP) is seeking public review and comment on The Guahan 2050 Sustainability Plan. Public hearings will be held on the following dates, times, and locations:
February 12, 2026 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Hågat Mayor’s Office
Residents can also join virtually through the following meeting link for this date: https://meet.google.com/bib-frbm-nqj
February 25, 2026 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Dededo Mayor’s Office
Residents can also join virtually through the following meeting link for this date: https://meet.google.com/vks-pnvm-nou
The public is invited to attend and provide comments on The Guahan 2050 Sustainability Plan. Hard copies are available for review at the Bureau of Statistics and Plans, Office of the Director, 513 West Marine Corps Drive, Ricardo J. Bordallo Complex, Hagatna, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Oral and written testimonies will be accepted at the hearing or may be submitted online to gsp2050@ bsp.guam.gov. Please include your name when submitting testimonies online. Click here to download the public comment form. The deadline to submit comments is March 11, 2026, by 5:00 pm.
For more information, email gsp2050@ bsp.guam.gov, or call (671) 472-4201/2/3.
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