Kendra Jones

This document presents a mid-term update on the development of a Vision Plan for the Turner Falls Canal District for the Town of Montague. The plan's overall purpose is to guide the redevelopment of the district by addressing critical infrastructure and access challenges. Key focus areas include reintegrating the downtown with the Canal District, increasing river access, and honoring the historical roots of the village. The plan aims to identify mixed and highest and best uses, create visual plans and renderings, formulate investment strategies for infrastructure, establish a new brand and identity, and develop an implementation plan covering land use, housing, open space, and circulation, with an emphasis on preserving the historic character.

This document outlines a vision for the redevelopment of the Turners Falls Canal District. It proposes revitalizing existing buildings while preserving historic character, fostering entrepreneurship through mixed-use development, and enhancing public gathering spaces and recreational access to the Connecticut River. Key objectives include improving access and circulation, upgrading aging infrastructure, integrating sustainable energy technologies, and leveraging public and private investments to rebuild a sustainable economy and attract new businesses and residents.

This document presents a citywide vision for pedestrian and bicycle pathways in Chicopee, MA. Its primary goal is to enhance the connectivity of social and environmental assets, both locally and regionally, ensuring accessibility for all ages and abilities. Key objectives include increasing the number of pedestrian and bicycle path users, providing safe routes to schools, and connecting the city's natural, historical, and cultural resources. The vision proposes the development of new sidewalks and bike lanes, implementation of traffic calming measures, and the adoption of policies like the Safe Routes to School program. It also suggests innovative design elements, such as glow-in-the-dark paths, and programming initiatives, including a 'Walk Your City' toolkit and a regional bike-share program, to foster a more walkable and bikeable community.