What does a Community Master Plan contain?
The plan contains the following sections, according to the requirements set out by Massachusetts General Laws for a comprehensive (master) plan.
- Community Vision and Goals and Policies Statements. This first section calls for a goals and policies statement. It requires each community to clarify values, create goals and identify patterns of development that will be consistent with these goals.
- Land Use
- Housing
- Economic Development
- Natural, Cultural and Historic Resources
- Open Space and Recreation
- Public Services and Facilities
- Transportation
- Energy and Sustainability
- Implementation Plan. This final section outlines the recommended actions, schedule, responsible parties, and notes funding sources for the specific actions necessary to achieve the objectives of each element above.