What we just heard What we just heard

What we just heard…

What we just heard… Cottage Community Urban Center

Barriers… Lack Bad of a shared community vision information Prejudice Political and fear continuity

More Barriers… Zoning that actually works Developers with vision (and money) Designers with know-how Infrastructure

Infrastructure… Streets Sidewalks Signage Lighting Trees Public spaces Parking Communications Stormwater Water supply Wastewater disposal

Wastewater – Centralize?

Wastewater – Package Solutions Benefits ◦ Efficiency ◦ Environmental performance ◦ Enables compact development Challenges ◦ Permitting ◦ Cost/financing ◦ Sewer user fees

Package examples Small Scale: Source: Smart Growth Alliance

Package examples Small Scale: Source: Smart Growth Alliance

Centralized examples Large Scale Mashpee Commons Source: Cape Cod Times

Centralized examples Large Scale The Pinehills Source: Bing Maps/The Pinehills

Funding mechanisms State Revolving Loan Fund o Municipal Application o Better fit for fixing problems USDA Rural Development /Rural Housing Service o Various loans and grants Mass. Development Infrastructure Investment Incentive Program (ICubed) o District Improvement Financing (DIF) o Local Infrastructure Development Program (23 -L) o

Takeaway Points o Getting Beyond Sprawl may be more complex than you realize. Prepare your community for a multi-year, methodical approach. o Recognize infrastructure hurdles early. Water and wastewater are critical.

Takeaway Points o Developers may not be able to shoulder the burden for wastewater alone. o Assess eligibility for grants and loans early. o The Town may need to help drive everyone to a solution.