Swansea
As a first step in preparing the Town's Master Plan, formulated an Open Space Plan which provided a framework for both resource protection and economic development. Open Space plan identified a Greenbelt plan for protecting critical resources. This plan provided framework for seeking State support for protecting agricultural lands through an aggressive APR program as well as assisting in negotiating with out of state power companies who control important open space parcels within the greenbelt/critical resource district. Early action tasks identified to build support for local planning, resource protection, and inter-department cooperation.
Master Plan/Community Development Plan
Larry Koff & Associates initiated an action orientated planning process to address a broad range of resource and economic growth issues in a suburbanizing community with a history of planning avoidance. Working with the Town Planner, a broad based Master Plan Committee and sub-committees were organized. LKA prepared an Open Space Plan that identified vision concept and implementation strategies for resource protection and growth management. The business community organized in support of initiating a major revision of the zoning by-law and economic development activities. A housing committee generated interest in pursuing broader based housing strategies which fostered alternatives to meet current and projected needs while conserving open space and town character. A public facility committee generated consensus around strategies to address water, wastewater, and capital budgeting needs. The final document will meet state requirements for Open Space Plan and Community Development Plan, and will comprise a comprehensive Town Master Plan.
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