in our town and across our state? Reimagining Our Economic Future A 21st Century Vision for Our Town, State and Region How do we enhance the economic prosperity, sustainability and quality of life in our town and across our state?

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Development: is the work of creating wealth and attracting investment. The Desired Outcome of Economic Development: is to position a community (region, city, town, neighborhood, block) to become a socially and economically healthy, vibrant, prosperous, and resilient place that competes for wealth and investment.

How do we enhance the economic prosperity, sustainability and quality of life in our town and across our state? The simple answer is by creating, maintaining, and promoting great places. Enhance assets Be financially prudent Maintain natural areas and the built-environment alike Foster public/private partnerships Create a sense of place – community activities Self-promote – branding, transparency, and efficiency Develop a Comprehensive Plan Have a strong and well defined community vision Ensure a manageable implementation program

Finance & Budget Millions In Grants Proactive & strong financial management Lowest property tax rate in CT Healthcare savings Maintain fund balance Responsible budget guidelines Financial planning Millions In Grants

Public Private Partnerships

Success Stories of PPP’s

SELF PROMOTION

PLANNING A process of preparing for the future. A systematic approach to problem solving. A strategy for improvement. A continual process of learning and adjustment. Thinking about and organizing the activities required to achieve a desired goal.

Plan of Conservation And Development Maintain Town’s Predominantly Residential Character Preserve Open Spaces Diversity of Housing Support Business

PLANNING IS PLACEMAKING

BE INVOLVED! 2019 PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT May 17th Cole Auditorium 7:00 p.m.