May 21, 2010 - 12:00pm eastern
Leslie Creane - Town Planner, Hamden, CT
A new approach to zoning encourages the protection of open space, the strategic location of denser mixed-use development and equitable infrastructure investment. Believe it or not, opportunity abounds when a municipality is "built-out!" It is possible to make land more profitable for a property owner and a municipality.
Sustainable development starts with creating the "big vision". What criteria should be used to develop that plan? How can structures positively contribute to the formation of the public realm? How do you determine where to actively preserve open space? What tools are available to encourage development that can adjust to changes in market demand? How can you increase your tax base? Where can you provide housing options for your children and your aging parents? Is it possible to integrate infrastructure improvements, quality design, mass transit, community gardens and economic start-ups in one development?
