Groton 2035: Envisioning a Greater Groton
Welcome!
Groton is updating its Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). Why should you care? The POCD is important because it sets forth the vision of what we want our town to look like in the future and creates a roadmap of how we can get there together. It is also a policy document used by local officials to guide their decisions, which impact our quality of life. Help us envision Groton 2035!
What is Groton Like Today?
A Baseline Report is a snapshot of existing conditions in Groton. The Horsley Witten Group is collecting information through town staff and stakeholder interviews and through a review of existing reports. The Baseline Report will be presented to the public at an Open House event on Thursday, May 8th and is also available on this project page.
Get Involved
Groton is full of a diversity of people, stories, and traditions. Each of us is part of what makes Groton special, and we should all take ownership of the Town’s future. Everyone has a place at the table!
Join us for the first big public meeting about the POCD:
Groton 2035 Open House
Thursday, May 8th, 5:30pm- 7:30pm
Thrive 55+ Active Living Center, 102 Newtown Road
Register and attend for a chance to win a gift card to a local business.
Learn about the results of the Baseline Report and kickoff survey. Tell us what you like about Groton that you want to preserve, and what changes or improvements you would like to see. Help create the vision for the future of Groton!
Event Flyer
Who's Listening
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Email jreiner@groton-ct.gov -
Email djones@groton-ct.gov -
Email dprescott@groton-ct.gov
Background Materials
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POCD - 2016 (19.9 MB) (pdf)
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Executive Report - Housing Study Update - 2023 (1.26 MB) (pdf)
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Affordable Housing Plan - 2022 (12.3 MB) (pdf)
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Parks & Recreation Master Plan - 2023 (17.4 MB) (pdf)
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Downtown Mystic Resiliency and Sustainability Plan - 2024 (12.2 MB) (pdf)
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Open Space Conservation Plan - 2024 (6.65 MB) (pdf)
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Hazard Mitigation and Climate Action Plan - 2023 (792 KB) (pdf)
Learn More about Planning - Videos
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From Richland County, SC
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A video by the Urban Institute. Zoning is a way for communities to separate land by use or form. But from the start, zoning has separated more than just land uses. It has also separated people. As a result, we pay the cost in public health, racial and economic injustices, higher housing costs, and more.
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By Peter Davies. No, adding a sidewalk to a street doesn't make it walkable.
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By UCLA. Learn about the various ways that sustainability is defined.
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By Winnepeg's economic development division. What is economic development? It’s a question posed to many organizations tasked with growing the economy of a city or province. There are plenty of explanations floating around but they can be quite complicated. So what better way to explain how to create a stronger city in a simple and easy way than a video using everyone’s favorite childhood medium, LEGO.