Gibsonton lies within the “SouthShore Areawide Systems Plan” area. The SouthShore Areawide Systems planning initiative called for the preparation of six community plans, one of which was for the Gibsonton area. The Gibsonton Community Plan consists of seven (7) goals and strategies that are generally intended to organize community building, enhance community image, revitalize the economy, strengthen cultural and community services, and improve neighborhoods and infrastructure. All the issues were categorized and, through consensus, became the basis for development of a vision statement, concept map, and prioritized goals and strategies.