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Regional Plan of Conservation and Development, 2006-2015

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<strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Conservation</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Development</strong>, <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2015</strong>■ Help property owners use the tax provisionsin Public Act 490 to protect farms, forest l<strong>and</strong><strong>and</strong> other forms <strong>of</strong> open space.■ Complete planned acquisitions <strong>of</strong> local openspace parcels.❑ Increase recreational opportunities throughoutthe Region, particularly bicycling.■ Provide for the greatest level <strong>of</strong> access toLong Isl<strong>and</strong> Sound.■ Seek municipal endorsement for adesignated route for the East CoastGreenway <strong>and</strong> complete the Route 7 LinearTrail from Norwalk to Danbury.■ Propose specific bicycle <strong>and</strong> pedestrianfacilities in municipal plans <strong>of</strong> conservation<strong>and</strong> development.■ Develop safe bicycling <strong>and</strong> walking routesto schools.■ Install bicycle storage facilities in suitable areas.43

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