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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

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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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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