A Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD or the Plan) is the Town’s guide for managing growth and conserving resources. The Town’s Planning Commission is responsible for updating the Plan every ten years as mandated by the State. The Plan addresses multiple issues related to stewardship of the Town and provides a foundation for Town policy, capital investment, and its zoning regulations. Stratford last undertook this process ten years ago culminating in the 2013 POCD.  This effort will provide an updated Plan that will address important issues related to Stratford’s growth and will provide a vision for its future.

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• Demographic Trends– view infographic.

• Housing

• Land Use & Zoning

• Conservation, Open Space & Recreation

• Economic Development

• Cultural & Historic Resources

• Mobility

• Community Facilities, Infrastructure & Utilities

• Energy & Environment

• Resiliency & Waterfront Redevelopment

• Placemaking & Urban Design

• May 2020
  Initial kick-off meeting, data gathering, and project website creation

  
  

• June-July 2022
  Popup events and online survey creation/dissemination; promotional video release, existing conditions data gathering

  
  

• August 2022
  Preparation for workshops, existing conditions data gathering

  
  

• September 2022
  Public workshops (Up to three to be held at various locations)

  
  

• October-December 2022
  Meetings with key stakeholders on various planning topics and boards/commissions

  
  

• January-April 2023
  Plan development

  
  

• March-May 2023
  Review of draft chapters; second promotional video

  
  

• June 2023
  Submission to Town Council, following which 65-day statutory review period begins, which includes public hearings at Planning Commission and Town Council