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Begin with the end in mind.”
~ S. Covey
~ S. Covey
In order to make effective decisions, leaders need to know
what direction the community desires to go. This is the reason plans are
often referred to as “road maps” or “guides.” They are the documents that
help Towns, Villages, and Cities stay focused as change occurs.
Today, Community Planning encompasses a wide range of
activities and projects. The most common types of planning efforts are:
- Comprehensive Plans - The most important plan
for any community. This plan articulates a vision for the municipalities
future. Once adopted, this document becomes the legal basis for any
proposed changes to your zoning code. A current Comprehensive Plan also
improves your chances of receiving grants and funding from outside sources
to assist in the plan’s implementation.
These links will refer you to the sections of New York State Law that pertain to the development of a local comprehensive plan for a Town, Village, or City.
- Thematic Plans - These plans are intended to
address a specific aspect of the community such as its parks, open space,
or the transportation system.
- Area Plans - These plans focus on a limited geographic area such as the downtown area, a neighborhood, the waterfront, or a transportation corridor.
The Steinmetz Planning Group has the skills and experience needed to
successfully lead your Comprehensive, Thematic, or Area Planning effort.
In order to view samples of the three types of plans discussed here, click
on this link to go to Cyburbia.
Cyburbia is a planning and development resource supported by the University
at Buffalo’s Department of Urban & Regional Planning.
