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495/MetroWest Development Compact: A 30-Year Framework for Regional Land Use and Infrastructure

The 495/MetroWest Development Compact is a collaborative regional planning initiative involving 37 cities and towns. It aims to create a 30-year framework for land use and infrastructure investments that respect open space and enhance community sustainability. Key objectives include improving transportation infrastructure, integrating workforce housing, and aligning with environmental goals including the Global Warming Solutions Act. By fostering coordinated planning among various jurisdictions, the project seeks to prioritize development and preservation in the region.

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495/MetroWest Development Compact: A 30-Year Framework for Regional Land Use and Infrastructure

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  1. 495/MetroWest Development Compact Regional Planning Study Regionalization Conference 2011

  2. About the Project Funding: Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development Project partners: Central Massachusetts Regional Planning CommissionMetropolitan Area Planning CouncilMetroWest Regional Collaborative495/MetroWest Partnership Mass Audubon Scope: 37 cities and towns Objective: 30-year framework for land use and infrastructure investment in the region

  3. Fundamental Principles • New Growth will likely require transportation & infrastructure upgrades, beyond what is needed to maintain the existing systems. • New Commercial & residential growth must occur in a manner respectful of open space, water resources, & transportation networks. • Land use & transportation decisions must account for the Global Warming Solutions Act & the transportation reorganization statute. • Workforce housing must continue to be produced & preserved within the region at a scale that allows the number of workers living in the region to keep pace with the new jobs created. • Sustainable growth will involve the creation and maintenance of an effective public transit system coordinated with existing transit. • Coordinated planning & implementation efforts are necessary where jurisdictions and boundaries intersect.

  4. Project Process • Create a shared framework for state, regional and local strategies for priority development and land preservation as well as infrastructure investments • Encourage Regional Context for Planning • Raise Awareness of Commonalities and Differences in Land Use Goals • Uses a Local Perspective to Identify: • Priority Areas • Significant Infrastructure Investments

  5. 495/MetroWest Development Compact Regional Study Study Process and Timeline Review of Previous Plans and Studies March / April Local Meetings April / May Community-Level Public Meetings June First Round of Regional Forums Assessment and Identification of Regional Priorities July/ Aug. Second Round of Regional Forums Fall 2011 Dec. 2011 Project Conclusion and Final Report

  6. Review Maps • Get familiar with your municipality and your neighbors

  7. Identifying Priorities • Identify regional priorities for growth, preservation and infrastructure investments 11

  8. Identifying Priorities 9 dots to identify regionally significant Priority Areas. 3 3 3

  9. Regional Concepts for Prioritization

  10. Next Steps • Regional Screening by Regional Planning Agencies – Over Summer • Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council • Second Set of Regional Presentations to present Regional Priorities and Infrastructure Investments – Fall 2011 • Learn more, get involved and stay up to date by visiting www.495partnership.org/compact

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