Westchester Action Plan, 2008 - Westchester County Government
Westchester Action Plan, 2008 - Westchester County Government
Westchester Action Plan, 2008 - Westchester County Government
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Land Use<br />
Direct Land Use <strong>Action</strong>s<br />
Address Climate Change and Sustainability in <strong>Westchester</strong> 2025. Include: (short term)<br />
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Open space planning that identifies and inventories critical areas;<br />
Acquisition of land for purposes of carbon sequestration;<br />
Identification of forestry patterns and forest coverage to identify locations requiring<br />
management and planting.<br />
Encouragement of linked biodiversity corridors.<br />
Protection and enhancement of farmlands and agricultural areas.<br />
Promotion of transit-based development.<br />
Promotion of transit-based affordable housing.<br />
Promotion of cooperative regional planning pacts.<br />
Promotion of a collaborative, multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder involvement<br />
process.<br />
Incorporation of nontraditional land use planning concepts that address GHG<br />
emissions.<br />
Facilitate municipal access to model codes and zoning ordinances. (short term)<br />
Access funds through participation in regional planning programs. (short term)<br />
Allocate additional county budget to open space land acquisition. (medium term)<br />
Support local municipal efforts to address stormwater management through regional<br />
approaches. (medium term)<br />
Build Capacity for Land Use <strong>Action</strong><br />
Seek additional Federal and State funding for open space land acquisition. (short term)<br />
Provide information and training to the public and professionals on Land Use <strong>Plan</strong>ning.<br />
Publicize on the county website. Hold fairs and workshops. (short term)<br />
Water Resources<br />
Direct Water Resources <strong>Action</strong>s<br />
Develop best practices for improved stormwater management suitable for all sectors. (short<br />
term)<br />
Implement stormwater management best practices when developed. (medium term)<br />
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