The Master Plan was unanimously adopted by the Planning Board on March 10, 2020
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Maynard Master Plan (FINAL) document now available
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The Second Community Survey Results Now Available
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Public forums and community meetings are planned (View meeting details here).
An important product of this task is the Vision Statement that identifies the Maynard of the future. The Vision Statement is distilled from lots of input from the community gathered during interviews and the public forum where residents and business owners are invited to supply their own personal visions for the future of Maynard.
In this phase, we identify where we are today; what is our current state of the Town - existing projects, finances, infrastructure, etc.; what do the current trends, economic conditions, and demographics tell us about our town and where it might be headed.
VHB will work with the Planning staff and Steering Committee to conduct an initial inventory of existing conditions in Maynard. This inventory will establish a baseline to help frame the analysis of the various Master Plan elements. Work will include performing a reconnaissance of the Town and its surrounding environs, collecting data and assessing base information (building on recent planning efforts already completed), and reviewing and summarizing existing and any recently completed planning studies. As part of this task, VHB will undertake the following:
In this phase, VHB digs into the details of each plan element (or topic) and develop specific plans that will lead to the vision for that particular element. Based on the data collected and analyzed, and using the community vision as a guide, a plan will be developed for each Master Plan topic. A concrete set of recommendations will be made to implement plan goals and objectives. There will be continued community involvement during this phase.
During this phase, VHB, with the participation of the Planning staff and Steering Committee, will prepare the elements for the Draft Master Plan for review and comment. VHB will also be preparing GIS maps to identify the location of important resources and land use areas of Maynard.
One important aspect of the Plan will be the Implementation element, which will be a straightforward, step-by-step guide for the Town to implement the Master Plan through specific policies and other steps. This plan will include both short- and long-term action strategies.
The Implementation element will include an action plan that summarizes the actions that each party (e.g. Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Town Council, etc.) will be responsible for completing within various timeframes. VHB will also develop an Action Plan Map that illustrates the key points of the implementation plan. The map will incorporate any proposed zoning changes.
This last segment of the project will see the compilation of all pertinent data, information, maps, etc. into the final documents with a final Implementation Plan. VHB will prepare draft documents for review by the Steering Committee, Planning Board, stakeholders, and any other interested parties. There will be ample time to review and incorporate any relevant changes.
Remember, the Maynard Master Plan will be a living document. It will need to be reviewed at least once a year and updated periodically. The Planning Board or some other entity will be charged with overseeing the Implementation Plan and coordinating the efforts of the parties identified as having responsibilities for implementing the plan. As conditions change, and as various sections of the plan are implemented, the Town may find additional projects and/or strategies with which to achieve our goals and objectives.
There are a series of Milestone Events where the entire community is invited to participate and contribute directly to the data and information gathering process. These events are generally described below; check the Schedule for specific dates, times, and locations.
Public Kick-off (Meeting #1):
Draft Master Plan chapters will be posted to this website starting mid-2018.
Planning staff and Master Plan Steering Committee meetings:
Outcomes: 1) Revisions for plan elements and draft implementation plan. 2) Scrutinized implementation steps and the identification of potential funding sources as they relate to the goals and strategies for each element. 3) Input on determining implementation priorities.
Final Master Plan to be presented in early 2020.
As prepared and submitted to the Planning Board, Master Plan documents will be posted here for your review. Maynard residents and stakeholders will have a few weeks to review them and make comments.
Of course, they will be continually reviewed and updated as necessary as part of the on-going Master Planning process.