Plan History & Update Process
The current Plan was adopted on June 30, 2011. An update of the Plan is now required every ten years in order for the Town to be eligible for discretionary state funding. Work is just commencing on updating this Plan. The new Plan will establish a common vision for the future of Westbrook and recommend policies that will help attain that vision. The Plan must be completed by mid-2021.
Planning Themes
Upon completion of an analysis of Existing Conditions and Trends and a Build-out Analysis, the Planning themes that will be addressed include:
Conservation Strategies: What We Want to Protect or Preserve
- Coastal Resources
- Community Character
- Historic Resources
- Natural Resources
- Open Space / Parks
Development Strategies: How We Want to Guide Growth or Development
- Business Development
- Overall Community Structure / Neighborhoods
- Residential Development / Housing Needs
- Town Center
Infrastructure Strategies: What Services and Facilities We Need to Enhance the Community & Support Desired Growth
- Community Facilities
- Non-Vehicular Transportation
- Utility Infrastructure
- Vehicular Transportation