Town Prepares to Adopt Community Vision with “Manchester Next”
A draft of Manchester Next, the Town’s Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), will soon be available! The Town of Manchester and planning consultant, Town Planning & Urban Design Collaborative LLC, will hold a community open house and presentation to allow members of the public to get familiar with the draft POCD and provide questions and feedback.
Wednesday, February 15th, 2023
WORK_SPACE, 901 Main Street, Manchester, CT
Open House (Drop-in Hours): 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Presentation: 7:00 pm (In case of inclement weather, the presentation will be virtual)
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Thursday, February 16th, 2023
Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center, 153 Spruce Street, Manchester, CT
Open House (Drop-in Hours): 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
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You may view pieces of the plan and provide feedback at your convenience during the open house and presentation. The public draft will also be available for online viewing on February 15, 2023, and the Town will continue to accept comments on the draft plan through March 15, 2023.
A Plan of Conservation and Development is a long-range policy document that establishes the vision and goals for how the Town wants to grow over the next 10 years. The POCD is used to help guide and improve livability, economics, mobility, recreation, employment, housing, and resilience throughout the Town. Through this process, the community has informed the vision and goals for the future. The open house and presentation are opportunities for the public to submit final comments. Public comments are consulted when finalizing the plan.
Questions? You can reach us at [email protected] or 860-647-3044. Please RSVP for the presentation using the email or phone number above.
Learn more at: https://yourvoicemattersmanchesterct.com/manchesternext
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Emma Petersen is the Principal Comprehensive Planner for the Department of Planning and Economic Development. She is responsible for leading the research, writing, and communication of the Town’s Plan of Conservation and Development and other plans and studies related to the development of the Town of Manchester.
Fun Fact #1: I love traveling and have been to India, New Zealand, Tanzania, Mexico, and Portugal.
Fun Fact #2: I am a first generation college graduate.