20/20 Vision Recap

On November 16, 2011 the Planning and Zoning Commission hosted an update presentation on the Manchester 2020 planning process. For the past few months the Planning staff and the Commission have been reviewing the results of the 2020 quadrant meetings, conducting additional research, and writing the draft of the planning document.

The focus of the November 16^th session was to review and discuss the aspirations that seem to be representative of the vision for Manchester’s future as articulated by participants in the 2020 workshops. The session also reviewed the major trends, opportunities, and challenges that may either facilitate or impede the Town’s ability to achieve these aspirations.

Planning staff previewed the concept of using community character descriptions as a way to organize and connect the aspirations of the community with the growth management principles and, ultimately, the recommended policies and actions the plan will recommend to achieve the community’s vision. By using community character descriptions, we can look at the different types of places that make up the Town of Manchester, and be sure the tools and strategies applied to the different communities both strengthen those places and help to realize the larger aspiration and vision for the Town.

The slideshow which was used at the 20/20 vision session can be accessed HERE.

It is anticipated the next 2020 meetings will be held in the first quarter of 2012 and focus on goals, objectives, and recommended actions to be incorporated into the plan. Stay tuned!