Tiffin Comprehensive Plan – Updated 2018

Profile and Analysis As mentioned before, it is unlikely that the city will be able to maintain large percentage growth rates (as shown by the 175% projection above). As the population increases, large percentage changes are much more difficult. In addition, the economy, rising fuel and heating costs, the amount of developable land and available community services (sewer, water, police, roads, etc.) will ultimately dictate how fast Tiffin grows. Very large percentage growth rates can be a burden on community services. The 175% projection is shown in the unlikely event that extraordinary growth rates will continue over the long-term. It is possible rising energy and fuel prices will slow housing construction in outlying areas and reduce the likelihood that commuters would be willing to drive long distances to work. However, as mentioned before, barring any unforeseen significant change in the economic or social composition of the region, the city could realize a 150% growth rate through 2030. A population near 12,000 could be expected by that time. For planning purposes, the 150 percent projection will be used throughout the document when discussing future infrastructure capacities, housing and land use needs. Here is a look at the 2009 Tiffin Land Use Plan population projections for comparison purposes. The 2009 plan was slightly over the 2010 census total and was significantly lower than the 2020 projection of this plan. 2009 Tiffin Comprehensive Plan Population Projections 2000 2010 2020 Population 975 2,132 2,558 Source: City of Tiffin 2009 Land Use Plan City of Tiffin 2018 City of Tiffin, Comprehensive Comprehensive Plan Plan 18