West Side Plan & Recommendations
Materials for Discussion
Introduction
Stamford's West Side Neighborhood Revitalization Zone Planning Committee members have been working together to discuss community issues and opportunities and develop a strategic plan for shaping the West Side's future. The maps posted here were prepared by Harrall-Michalowski Associates (HMA) to assist the Planning Committee in identifying opportunities and challenges which the plan may address, and were discussed at the Planning Committee meeting of October 11, 2007. Stamford Partnership staff members coordinating the planning process welcome additional comments on these issues, observations and suggestions. Comments should be sent via email to julia@stamfordpartnership.com.
Background Information
Q What is a Neighborhood Revitalization Zone?
A An NRZ is a state approved partnership between communities and government which shifts planning to the local level by providing a mechanism that allows a neighborhood to gain a measure of control over future development. The main benefits of an NRZ are related to bringing all stakeholders together to plan a neighborhood that works for everyone, by-passing “red tape” that might impede revitalization attempts, and establishing a more flexible and creative government response to the needs of community it serves.
Q What’s happening on Stamford's West Side?
A Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy invited individuals representing various West Side neighborhood stakeholders – renters, business owners, home and other property owners, nonprofits, public and private developers, West Side corporations, and the faith-based community – to become the Planning Committee. The Committee has been meeting regularly to confer with experts, discuss priorities and develop a plan for revitalization. The plan will be presented to the state’s Office of Policy Management and to Stamford’s Board of Representatives for review and approval in 2008.
Discussion Materials
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Maps