What kind of community and place does Manchester want to be and how are we going to get there?

Manchester 2020 is an exciting, comprehensive planning process for the Town of Manchester, CT that asks residents these questions. We have a lot of work to do over the next year, and there will be many opportunities for you to participate in this process. Become a follower and check back often!

Growth Management Principles


  1. Conservation, Restoration and Protection of the Natural Environment, Farmland, and Assets Critical to Public Health and Safety.
  2. Conservation, Restoration and Protection of Cultural and Historic Resources.
  3. The Redevelopment and Revitalization of Commercial Centers and Areas of Mixed Land Uses.
  4. Concentration of Development Around Transportation Nodes and Major Transportation Corridors.
  5. Expansion of Housing Opportunities and Design Choices in a Variety of Housing Types.