1. The Future of North Attleborough

2. Land Use & Zoning Practices 1.Establish a balance 2.Promote Growth 3.Use creative zoning 4.Protect Resources

3. Establishing a Balance Commercial development + Industrial development = more residential homes for new employees Tax Base (2013) Residential: 79.02 % Commercial: 16.4 % Industrial: 2.8 % Personal Property: 1.78 %

4. Promote Growth Utilizing State programs to encourage directed development such as: 43D Expedited Permitting 40R Smart Growth Transit Oriented Development Tax Increment Financing Mixed Use

5. Use Creative Zoning 15% of the population is between 20-34 years old; too expensive to live. In 2030, over 50% of the population will be over 40. Average house prices are $285,000 (2011) Vacant Houses: 1.5 % (2011) Vacant Rentals: 5.4 % (2011)

6. Protect Natural Resources Promote Amenities Rural esthetics Historically Significant Active/Passive Recreation

7. Tools and Techniques for North Attleborough 1.Master Plan 2.Implementation Plan 3.Infrastructure Plan 4.Priority Development Areas 5.Priority Protection Areas

8. Utilizing the Master Plan Demographics Housing Stock Housing Production Plan Labor Force Division Transportation Public Facilities & Services

9. Implementation Plan Route 152 Corridor Land Use and Traffic Studies 43D: Ferreira Building, Webster Mill, Handy and Harmon Community Preservation Act Preserving Open Space Building Sports Facilities Rehabilitation of Historical Monuments Brownfields Evaluation Affordable Housing $320,000 (avg asst) - $100,000 x $13.24(tax rate) = $2,912.80(taxes) x 1% (CPA) = $29

10. Infrastructure Plan Wastewater Management Plan Route 1 Drainage Route 152 Corridor 10/7 Mile research