Which of the following is NOT a master plan component?

• A. Short and long term strategies
• B. Needs and wishes of activities program
• C. Realistic affordability of wishes
• D. Community outreach programs

Answer: (D)

A master plan lays out strategic directions, what facilities and programs are needed to meet community goals, and how those ideas can be funded over time. Short and long term strategies fit because they describe the sequence of actions and priorities the plan will guide. Needs and wishes of the activities program fit because the plan should reflect what the community wants to offer in terms programs and services. Realistic affordability of wishes fits because financial feasibility is essential to determine what combinations of projects and services can actually be implemented.

Community outreach programs, while important for engaging residents and promoting participation, belong to the implementation or outreach phase rather than the core components that define the master plan’s content. They are actions used to carry out the plan, not fundamental elements that describe the plan itself.