Westerly - State of Rhode Island: Division of Planning
Westerly - State of Rhode Island: Division of Planning
Westerly - State of Rhode Island: Division of Planning
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The <strong>Westerly</strong> Comprehensive PlanAction 2.5Provide good pedestrian connections through densely-built neighborhoods and nonresidentialdistricts through public projects and revised development standards.Work towards a town-wide network <strong>of</strong> connected sidewalks and trails.GOAL 3Pursue development <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westerly</strong>’s strategic geographic location and extraordinary transportation assets – its railstation, airport and river – as focal points for revitalization and economic development, in balance with the needs <strong>of</strong> theaffected neighborhoods.Objective 1.Objective 2.Objective 3.Facilitate the ease <strong>of</strong> rail travel.Promote and enhance use <strong>of</strong> waterways for recreation and transportation.Study and implement strategies by which the <strong>Westerly</strong> airport increases the town’seconomic development opportunities.GOAL 3: ACTIONSAction 3.1Action 3.2Action 3.3Action 3.4Action 3.5Work with state and federal <strong>of</strong>ficials to increase parking, safe access, andredevelopment planning at and near the railroad station.Work with Amtrak and elected <strong>of</strong>ficials to increase the number <strong>of</strong> daily stops in<strong>Westerly</strong> during the summer months. Publicize the availability <strong>of</strong> current Amtrakservice.Initiate a parking shuttle system for under-utilized or new parking space at majorretailers for a shuttle bus loop that will include transportation centers (train stationand airport), river and shoreline business districts, and beaches.Develop and implement a strategy that better utilizes the existing capacity <strong>of</strong><strong>Westerly</strong> <strong>State</strong> Airport and adjacent Airport Industrial Park to enhance commercialbusiness activity and increase job opportunities.Work with RI, MA and CT state agencies and federal <strong>of</strong>ficials to support commuterrail service for <strong>Westerly</strong>.GOAL 4Ensure economic development strategies are focused on helping locally-owned businesses prosper and encourageentrepreneurial activities.Objective 1.Objective 2.Objective 3.Objective 4.Seek diversity and sustainability in the economy.Focus economic development efforts on helping locally-owned businesses prosper.Encourage entrepreneurial activities, especially those with potential for bringing wellpaying,knowledge-based jobs to the community.Attract and retain high quality workforce and employment opportunities.peter j. smith & company, inc. 68
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