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Collaboration in a Shared Future • ProjectstartedinJune2015withfirstCommitteeMeeting
• FundedbyNewYorkStateEmpireStateDevelopment
• MohawkValleyMomentumFundGrant• Grantrecipientandadministrator:OtsegoNow
• ProjectTeam
• Projectconsultantlead:ElanPlanning,Design,&LandscapeArchitecture
• SteeringCommittee: Co-Chair:DanSullivanCarolFrigaultPhyllisJoBaunachBillKlemmCindyKlemmJulieSeamonMichaelMarmetRyanFagan
Co-Chair:KurtZurmuhlenKarenMeehanDanMeehanCarolynHopperDickOwensKeithSterling
TownofRichfield
VillageofR
ichfieldSprings
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Interviews&FocusGroups
FocusGroups
• FocusGroups:October27,2015• Historic&CulturalResources• Agriculture• Business&EconomicDevelopment• Recreation
CommitteeMeetings• Over20Committeemeetings
Interviews
• Interviews:September22,2015• Municipalleaders,businessowners,
regionalorganizations,andeducationleaders
CommunityOpenHouses• OpenHouse1
• December8,2015• 20‘stations’askingfor
inputregardingcommunityopportunitiesandareasofneedincludingvarioustopicareaslikehousing,economicdevelopment,transportation,etc.
• Over50participants
• OpenHouse2• October24,2016• 17stationsseeking
commentondraftrecommendations
• Over50participants
Themesinwhatweheardthecommunityvalues:
• History&heritage
• Outdoorrecreation
• CanadaragoLake
• Agriculturaleconomy
• VibrantVillagecore
• Introduction&SummaryofExistingConditions(demographictrends,physicalfeatures)
• Vision&Goals
• FutureLandUsePlan
• Policies&Projects
• Organizedbytopicareas:(goalswrittenforeachwithsupportingactions)
1. AgriculturalResources2. Historic&HeritageResources3. Parks&Recreation4. Business&EconomicDevelopment5. Sustainability6. Infrastructure&CommunityResources7. Housing&Neighborhoods8. IntergovernmentalCooperation
• Implementation
“TheTownofRichfieldandtheVillageofRichfieldSpringswillworkcollaborativelytocreateathrivingeconomyaroundourruralagriculturalheritage,CanadaragoLake,andavibrantVillage,whileprotectingandpreservingournaturalandaestheticresources.With
thesefoundations,wewillpreserveanddevelopoursignificanthistoricaltreasures,expandonourdiverseculturalbackgroundsandcontinuetoinvestinourrecreationalassets.Theseinvaluableresourceswillbethecornerstoneforavibrantcommunityto
sustainitselfforyearstocome.”
AgriculturalResources
Goal1:CreateincreasedawarenessandsupportfortheTown’sagriculturalindustry
Goal2:Promotelandstewardshiptoprotectsoil,water,andenvironmentalintegrity
Goal3:StrengthentheagriculturaleconomyasavitalcomponentoftheTownandVillagewealth
Historic&HeritageResources
Goal1:Strengthenlocalcapacity,programresourcesandtools
Goal2:Increasecommunityengagementandunderstandingofpreservationconcepts
Goal3:Stabilizeandenhancefundingforhistoricpreservation
Parks&Recreation
Goal1:Provideahighquality,integratedparksandrecreationnetworkthatprovidesforallageandinterestgroups
Goal2:Provideaninterconnectedsystemofmulti-usetrailsandcorridorsthatallowforhealthyoutdoorexperiencesandconnectionstotheregion
Goal3:Designanddevelopfacilitiesthataresustainable,accessible,safeandhelpconnectresidentsandvisitorswithournaturalresources
Goal4:Createthecapacitytoefficientlyandeffectivelymanageourparksandrecreationresources
Business&EconomicDevelopment
Goal1:Fosterthecreationofahighlyskilled,flexibleworkforce
Goal2:Concentrateonretainingandexpandingexistinglocalbusinesses
Goal3:MaintainandstrengthentheTownandVillageasatouristdestination
Goal4:Promoteandencouragepreservationoftheregion’shistoricandculturalresourcesasaneconomicasset
Goal5:Promoteinfrastructureimprovementstomaketargetedareasdevelopment-ready
Goal6:Attractnewresidentsbymarketinglowcostoflivingandhighqualityoflife
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Sustainability
Goal1:Enablepeopletopreserveandprotecttheirproductiveassets(i.e.property,soils,water)aswellasmeettheirimmediateconsumptionneeds
Goal2:Fosterhealthy-livinganddailysocialinteractionopportunities
Goal3:Maintainthephysicalenvironmentandgenerallivabilityofthecommunity
Goal4:Integratebestmanagementpracticesintolocalpoliciesanddecision-making
Goal5:Ensuresustainablefoodproductionsystemsandimplementresilientagriculturalpracticesthatincreaseproductivity,helpmaintainecosystems,andstrengthencapacityforadaptationtochange
Infrastructure&CommunityResources
Goal1:Strengthenresilienceandadaptivecapacitytohazardsandnaturaldisasters
Goal2:Ensuretheconservation,restorationandsustainableuseofallwaterresourcesincludingtheLake,riversandwetlandareas
Goal3:Investinmunicipalinfrastructuretoenhanceutilityandcivicprideinourlocalcommunity
Housing&Neighborhoods
Goal1:Maintainandcreatesafe,healthyandsustainableneighborhoods
Goal2:Develophousingthatrespectsthelandscape’sopenspacesandnaturalareas
Goal3:Encourageresidentialdevelopmentwithinthecommercialcore
Intergovernmental/RegionalCooperation
Goal1:Improveinter-municipalplanningandlearningopportunitiestoattractnewbusinessesandresidents
Goal2:Increasethenumberofyouthandadultswhohaverelevantskills,includingtechnicalandvocationalskills,foremployment,decentjobsandentrepreneurship
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Thankyouforyourparticipation!
Goal1:CreateincreasedawarenessandsupportfortheTown’sagriculturalindustry
Goal2:Promotelandstewardshiptoprotectsoil,water,andenvironmentalintegrity
Goal3:StrengthentheagriculturaleconomyasavitalcomponentoftheTownandVillagewealth
• Promotelocalfarmsat“FarmsDay”event• Educatethepubliconthevalueofgoodagriculturalsoils• LinklocalfarmsandtheRichfieldSchoolDistrict
• DevelopanAgriculturalProtectionPlanfortheTown• DevelopanOpenSpaceProtectionPlan• DevelopordinancesthatfosterdevelopmentwithintheHamletareasandtheVillage
• EngagetheAmericanFarmlandTrustinpursuingasuccessionplanforlocalfarms• WithintheVillage,explorethecreationofafarmco-opmarketforlocally-grown
andproducedproducts• Encouragelocalrestaurantsandgrocerystorestouse/selllocally-produced
products
AgriculturalResources
Goal1:Strengthenlocalcapacity,programresourcesandtools
Goal2:Increasecommunityengagementandunderstandingofpreservationconcepts
Goal3:Stabilizeandenhancefundingforhistoricpreservation
• Explorehowbesttoutilizethearea’shistoricandheritageresourcestosustainculturalvaluesandcreateeconomicopportunity
• Promotehistoryandpublicaccesstohistoricsites• Developanddistributeabrochuretohelphome-ownersunderstandtheresources
availableforhistoricpreservation• Engageschoolchildreninprogramsathistoricsites
• DevelopandmaintainaninventoryofHistoricPreservationfundingentities• Continuetoidentifyandusegrantfundingopportunitiesforlocalhistoric
preservationefforts
Historic&HeritageResources
Goal1:Provideahighquality,integratedparksandrecreationnetworkthatprovidesforallagesandinterestgroups
Goal2:Provideaninterconnectedsystemofmulti-usetrailsandcorridorsthatallowforhealthyoutdoorexperiencesandconnectionstotheregion
Goal3:Designanddevelopfacilitiesthataresustainable,accessible,safe,andhelpconnectresidentsandvisitorswithournaturalresources
• CompleteaJointRecreationMasterPlan• Developacentrally-locatedyouthmulti-sportsfacility• Provideamenitiesatallparksthatallowforpassiveusessuchaspicnictablesand
benches
• Createamulti-usetrailconnectingtheLakeandVillagecore• SupportOtsegoCountyeffortstodevelopacounty-widetrailnetwork
• DevelopaStrategicPlanforBaker’sBeach• Developinterpretivesignagetohighlightfeaturessuchasnativefloraandfauna
andhistoricsites• Repair/replacefountainalongRoute20justeastofVillage
Goal4:Createthecapacitytoefficientlyandeffectivelymanageourparksandrecreationresources
• CreateaJointParks&RecreationCommission• WorkwithOtsegoLandTrusttopreservecriticallandsandwaterways• DevelopaLocalWaterfrontRevitalizationPlanforCanadaragoLake• WorktogethertopursueGoalsofthe2014CanadaragoLakeWatershedProtection
Plan
Parks&Recreation
Goal1:Fosterthecreationofahighlyskilled,flexibleworkforce
Goal2:Concentrateonretainingandexpandingexistinglocalbusinesses
Goal3:MaintainandstrengthentheTownandVillageasatouristdestination
• Attractyoungentrepreneursandtechnologyjobs• PromoteagriculturaldevelopmentconsistentwithBestManagementPractices• EncouragetheschooldistricttoestablishanAgcurriculum• Coordinateregionaleducationinstitutionstooffersatellitelearningopportunities
withintheVillage• Attractartists,designers,andcraftsmentoestablishventuresintheTownand
Village
• Developpartnershipswithnon-profitorganizationsthatsupportlocalfoodproducersandprocessors
• Workwithlocalgrocerystorestosellandmarketlocalagproducts• Developanagri-tourismprogramtosupportlocalfarms• DevelopaVillagedowntownrevitalizationstrategy
• SolicitestablishmentofamicrobrewerywithintheVillage• UsetheRoute20ScenicBywayasawaytomarkettheTownandVillage• Cross-promotetheTownandVillageofferingswithCooperstown
Goal4:Promoteandencouragepreservationoftheregion’shistoricandculturalresourcesasaneconomicasset
• Educatethepublicontheeconomicbenefitsofhistoricpreservation• ExplorewaystoincreaseStateandfederalfundingforhistoricpreservation
Goal5:Promoteinfrastructureimprovementstomaketargetedareasdevelopment-ready
• DeveloplandgenerallybehindPriceChopperasaBusinessPark• Developamarketingprogramtopromotetheareaas“OpenforBusiness”• Createarecruitmentstrategyamongbusiness,nonprofits,andthepublicsector• ExplorepotentialforaRecreationalVehicleTravelCenteralongtheRoute20
corridortoprovideparkingandamenitiesforrecreationalvehicletravelers• Lookforopportunitiestoexpandthedeliveryofnaturalgas,andpublicwaterand
sewer
Business&EconomicDevelopment SustainabilityGoal1:Enablepeopletopreserveandprotecttheirproductiveassets(property,
soils,water)aswellasmeettheirimmediateconsumptionneeds
• Sponsorworkshopstohelpfarmersunderstandthebestapproachestoimprovingbusinessoperationsthroughsustainableagriculturalprinciples
• CreateamodelFarmTransferprogramthatcouldbeappliedattheCountylevel• Createeducationalworkshopstohelpresidentsunderstandwatershedissues• CompleteaNaturalResourcesInventory• ConsideradoptingConservationSubdivisionprinciples
Goal2:Fosterhealthy-livinganddailysocialinteractionopportunities
• Attracta‘Farm-to-Table’restaurantdowntown• Continuetosupport&strengthentheFamers’Market• Createasummerprogramcurriculumtoteachyouthaboutlocalfoodsystemsand
sustainableagriculture
Goal3:Maintainthephysicalenvironmentandgenerallivabilityofthecommunity
• FocusnewdevelopmentintoorattheedgesoftheVillageanddefinedHamletareas
• AdoptaMunicipalRenewableEnergyPolicyStatementthatdemonstratesthecommunity’scommitmenttoresource-efficientenergydevelopment
Goal4:Integratebestmanagementpracticesintolocalpoliciesanddecision-making
• DevelopZoningthatguidesdevelopmentwithintheinfrastructurecapacityofagivenarea
Goal5:Ensuresustainablefoodproductionsystemsandimplementresilientagriculturalpracticesthatincreaseproductivity,helpmaintainecosystems,andstrengthencapacityforadaptationtochange
• Developandadoptasetof‘GuidelinesforaSustainableCommunity’• EncourageBestManagementfarmpracticesthatprotectwaterways
Goal1:Strengthenresilienceandadaptivecapacitytohazardsandnaturaldisasters
• IntegrateBestManagementInfrastructureprinciplesintodevelopmentcodeupdatesandmunicipalactivities
• CompleteacombinedTown/Villageanalysisoffloodcontrolmeasurestoreduceimpactsofflooding
• Distributeliteraturetoeducateresidentsandbusinessesaboutloweringenergydemands
Goal2:Ensuretheconservation,restoration,andsustainableuseofallwaterresourcesincludetheLake,rivers,andwetlandareas
• Inventoryandcharacterizeexistingwatershedresourcestounderstandexistingneedsforimprovements
• CompleteafeasibilitystudyforsewerandwaterextensionsadjacenttotheVillagelimitsandpropertiesaroundtheLake
• WorkcloselywiththeLakeAssociationtoprotectwaterquality
Goal3:Investinmunicipalinfrastructuretoenhanceutilityandcivicprideinourcommunity
• DevelopsafepedestrianconnectionsalongStateHighway20betweentheVillagelimitsandStateHighway28
• Providebussheltersatbusstops• ReplaceAnnStreetbridge• Developandadopta“CompleteStreets”policy• BuildanewsharedmunicipalHighwayDepartmentfacility
Infrastructure&CommunityResources
Goal4:Increasethenumberofyouthsandadultswhohaverelevantskills,includingtechnicalandvocationalskills,foremployment,decentjobs,andentrepreneurship
• Createan“AgriculturalExchangeCenter”tosupportthesharingofagneedsandideas
• CoordinatewiththeschooldistricttoreachouttoStateandregionalhighereducationinstitutionstoprovidesatellitelearningopportunities
• Conveneindustryskillpanelstodesignandevaluatecurriculatoensurethattrainingmeetstargetedindustryneeds
Housing&Neighborhoods
Goal1:Maintainandcreatesafe,healthy,andsustainableneighborhoods• ActivelysupportandparticipateintheGreaterMohawkValleyLandBank• StrengthenCodeEnforcement• ExplorethecreationofaRentalRegistrationandInspectionOrdinance• ConsidertaxabatementsandseekStateandFederalgrantfundingtofoster
housingrestorationsforhomeowners• CreateaNeighborhoodEnhancementProgram
Goal2:Develophousingthatrespectsthelandscape’sopenspaceandnaturalareas• EncouragenewhousingdevelopmentwithintheVillageanddesignatedHamlet
Districts• FornewhousingdevelopmentwithintheTown,consideradoptingConservation
Sub-Divisiondesignprinciples
Goal3:Encourageresidentialdevelopmentwithinthecommercialcore• Promotedowntownlivingasanopportunitytoliveandwork,especiallytoartists
andentrepreneurs• PromoteRichfieldSpringsasa“SeniorLivingFriendly”community
IntergovernmentalCooperation
Goal1:Improveinter-municipalplanningandlearningopportunitiestoattractnewbusinessesandresidents
• EstablishaJointComprehensivePlanImplementationCommittee• Bi-annual“CommunityMeetings”tocoordinatemunicipal,school,andnon-
profitefforts• EvaluatemergingtheTownandVillageHighwayDepartments• ExplorethefeasibilityofbuildinganewcombinedVillage/TownHallwitha
newCourtRoom• Evaluatethepotentialformergingvariousadministrativefunctions