What is Your Vision for Newburyport?

“If you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else.” Yogi Berra Why do We Need a Vision? Newburyport's Master Plan Update Project – Community Meeting, March 12, 2014

Environmental Quality Vision Shaping Our Future, Honoring Our Past Guiding Principles Environmental Quality Economic Vitality Social Equity Newburyport’s 2001 Plan Newburyport's Master Plan Update Project – Community Meeting, March 12, 2014

2001 Priorities for Action Central Riverfront Concerns Actions Relationship with central business district Public open space Retention of adequate parking Actions Conduct feasibility study Create new parking facilities Improve pedestrian and vehicular circulation Progress? Partial 2001 Priorities for Action Newburyport's Master Plan Update Project – Community Meeting, March 12, 2014

2001 Priorities for Action Industrial Park Concerns Actions Progress? Encourage growth in park Growth = Environmental Threat? Comprehensive wetlands mapping Revise zoning to encourage appropriate development Create better access to park Progress? Ramping Up 2001 Priorities for Action Newburyport's Master Plan Update Project – Community Meeting, March 12, 2014

Residential Subdivisions Actions Concerns Inappropriate design Loss of open space Create residential design review criteria/process Identify key open spaces for protection Progress? Partial 2001 Priorities for Action Newburyport's Master Plan Update Project – Community Meeting, March 12, 2014

Infill Development in Older Neighborhoods Concerns Actions Inappropriate building expansion Demolition of historic structures Increase in physical density Create an LHD Adopt Demo Delay Create “McMansion” zoning Progress? Substantial 2001 Priorities for Action Newburyport's Master Plan Update Project – Community Meeting, March 12, 2014

2001 Priorities for Action Affordable Housing Concerns Actions No “starter homes” High rental rates Loss of economic diversity Adopt Inclusionary zoning Incentives for developers Reuse of surplus City property Progress? Moderate 2001 Priorities for Action Newburyport's Master Plan Update Project – Community Meeting, March 12, 2014

Preservation of Newburyport’s Historic Character Actions Concerns Few regulatory controls Zoning does not “match” Create an LHD Adopt design review Amend zoning – setback requirements Progress? Moderate 2001 Priorities for Action Newburyport's Master Plan Update Project – Community Meeting, March 12, 2014

Infrastructure Investments Concerns Actions Capacity of water supply system Aging wastewater treatment system Ability to accommodate growth Create Capital Improvement Program Budgeting for long-term maintenance Maximize use of existing facilities Progress? Substantial 2001 Priorities for Action Newburyport's Master Plan Update Project – Community Meeting, March 12, 2014

Are these priorities still relevant? Newburyport's Master Plan Update Project – Community Meeting, March 12, 2014

What Actions Should the City Continue to Work On? = Stop Working on This = Keep Working on This What Concerns and Actions Should be in the 2014 Plan? Newburyport's Master Plan Update Project – Community Meeting, March 12, 2014

Newburyport's Master Plan Update Project – Community Meeting, March 12, 2014

Questions or Comments? Visit http://www.cityofnewburyport.com/master-plan-steering-committee for more information, including: A link to the 2001 Master Plan Project Schedules Meeting Agendas Committee Lists and Contact Information Andy R. Port, AICP Director of Planning aport@cityofnewburyport.com Kate Newhall-Smith Staff Planner ksmith@cityofnewburyport.com Questions or Comments? Newburyport's Master Plan Update Project – Community Meeting, March 12, 2014