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 PlanGOAL 5: ACTIONSAction 5.1Action 5.2Action 5.3Action 5.4Action 5.5Action 5.6Implement the existing affordable housing plan, dated September 2006. Review theaffordable housing plan annually to determine whether stated goals are being metand revise as necessary to achieve goals.Develop and implement a program to allow affordable housing credits to be bankedand/or transferred and carried forward to promote rehabilitation <strong>of</strong> existing housingand construction <strong>of</strong> affordable housing during periods <strong>of</strong> economic opportunity.Develop and implement a program to focus and coordinate affordable housinginitiatives and funding as an integral part <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westerly</strong>’s efforts in neighborhoodrevitalization and rehabilitation with priority given to existing housing over newconstruction.Apply to state and federal housing programs for low- and moderate-income housingrehabilitation and development funds and support efforts <strong>of</strong> housing groups tosecure and use those funds.Accommodate the needs <strong>of</strong> hospitality and tourism industry employers to providehousing for their seasonal employees with consideration <strong>of</strong> the potential impact onthe local workforce and protection for the affected neighborhoods.Consider additional property tax relief for elderly taxpayers who have made <strong>Westerly</strong>their primary residence to help them remain in their homes.GOAL 6Support an infrastructure that balances growth and development with conservation, specifically as related to water,wastewater treatment, energy and communications.Objective 1.Objective 2.Objective 3.Objective 4.Objective 5.Promote approaches to growth management to better conserve infrastructure, landand natural resources.Provide wastewater treatment to prevent unsanitary conditions; and carefullyprioritize expansion <strong>of</strong> the service area <strong>of</strong> the existing plant.Consider the investment in infrastructure to foster economic development includingwater, waste water treatment and well-site development.Decrease <strong>Westerly</strong>’s dependence on petroleum-related energy sources through amunicipal strategy <strong>of</strong> conservation and renewable energy generation.Upgrade the town’s technological capabilities across all school and municipaldepartments for greater employee productivity and public accessibility.peter j. smith & company, inc. 70
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