Planning

Our Role

The Community and Economic Development Division (CED) is engaged in a variety of planning projects and programs. The division's involvement ranges from conducting the initial studies to implementing plan recommendations. Plans are prepared and updated as required and coordinated with other city departments as necessary.

The Planning staff supports the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Historical Commission and the Historic District Commission and works closely with the Planning Board staff on new zoning bylaws and implementation of the Master Plan.

Projects

Recent and active planning projects include:

• Assisting the City in achieving Green Community status
• Completing the 2013 Open Space and Recreation Plan (PDF)
• Completing the Multiple Hazard Mitigation Plan (PDF)
• Implementing the City's vision for Transit Oriented Development in the Downtown
• Preparing a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (PDF)
• Updating the 2007 Housing Plan (PDF)
• Zoning Recodification