by Frank Schroth
Approximately 50 people attended the Master Plan forum held at Milton High School on 9/29 Daphne Politis of Community Circle, the principal consultant retained by the town to develop a Master Plan, presented the findings, recommendations and strategies contained in a draft of the plan. The plan has been over a year in development. (The presentation is provided below.)
The plan identifies 4 key highlights:
- Create Mixed Use Districts
- Increase range of housing types
- Promote walking & biking
- Preserve Town Character
After making the presentation the public was invited to post comments to the seven goals that have been identified and target those goals and strategies that were a priority for them.
- Preserve Milton’s character
- Promote a healthy Milton
- Preserve housing and neighborhoods & provide a range of housing types
- Promote economic development in vibrant mixed-use centers
- Improve transportation and circulation
- Provide high quality services and infrastructure
- Strengthen Milton’s capacity to plan
Here is the presentation. And here are links to the full texts: Milton Master Plan – Volume 1, Milton Master Plan – Volume 2, and Milton Master Plan – Volume 3