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What is a POCD?

• A Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD):

  • Guides the Town in making policy decisions.

  • Is referenced by Boards and Commissions in considering applications.

  • Documents conditions in the community at a point in time and anticipates future conditions based on trends.

• Connecticut General Statutes requires each municipality to prepare or amend and adopt a POCD at least once every ten years.

• An adopted and up-to-date plan is a requirement for State funding and can be used to help secure grants.

The POCD Shapes the Future of:

• Housing Development

• Services and Facilities including Park and

• Recreational Facilities

• Waterfront Resiliency

• Transportation Infrastructure and Services

• Social Equity and Public Health

• Utilities and Infrastructure

• Environmental Resources

• Land Use and Zoning

• Cultural Resources

• Economic Development and Opportunity