Comprehensive Plan

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The Town of Coventry is re-writing its comprehensive plan. This plan will translate the vision, hopes, dreams, and priorities of our community members into tangible and realistic action steps for the Town to follow. As a community-driven plan, we will be soliciting your input to ensure that the resulting strategies are in line with our community values.

What is a Comprehensive Plan?

A guide for local decision-making on important topics	A roadmap that provides direction to private development	A tool to encourage economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable community growth
State Required Elements	What is in these elements?	How does the Comprehensive Plan help Coventry?
Community Profile (with population projection) Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation and Open Space Historical and Cultural Resources Housing Economic Development Services and Facilities (including water supply and energy) Circulation and Transportation Natural Hazards and Climate Change Land Use Implementation Program	Data analysis – trends, estimates, and future projections Analysis of existing conditions, needs, and opportunities Maps, photos, and graphics Community goals, policies, and implementation actions	Provides for protection, development, use, and management of our land and natural resources, and promotes the appropriate use of land Provides for the coordination of growth and the in-tensity of development with provisions for ser-vices and facilities Provides a basis for municipal and state initiatives to ensure all citizens have access to a range of housing choices Recognizes and addresses potentially conflicting land uses as well as shared resources in contiguous municipalities and encourages cooperative planning efforts by municipalities

Offer Feedback on the Plan

We have two great ways for you to help us with the Comprehensive Plan.

Survey

General Feedback

The survey is a multiple page comprehensive questionnaire for local residents and stakeholders to complete that will help the town understand people’s needs, concerns, values and hopes for Coventry’s future. You can complete this survey electronically here. Physical copies of this survey are also available at the Town Hall - open Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Completed hard-copy surveys can be mailed to 1670 Flat River Road, Coventry, RI 02816, or delivered to at any Town office; Town Hall, Library, Building Office, Parks & Recreation, Police, Human Services or Public Works.

It may take 10-15 minutes to complete. Please submit your responses by May 13.

We would also love to answer any questions you have, or hear any thoughts or comments you have on the project!

Please fill out the form below to leave a comment or ask the planning team a question!

Survey

Provide Feedback

Upcoming Events

Advisory Committee Meeting - March 22, 2022 (5-7pm)
Public Meeting #1 - May 25, 2022 (6-8pm) - Resource and Senior Center - Meeting Flyer
Advisory Committee Meeting - July 12, 2022 (5-7pm)
Advisory Committee Meeting - September 6, 2022 (5-7pm)
Public Meeting #2 - October 12, 2022 (6-8pm)
Advisory Committee Meeting - November 15, 2022 (5-7pm)
Advisory Committee Meeting - January 31, 2023 (5-7pm)
Public Meeting #3 - March 7, 2023 (6-8pm)
Advisory Committee Meeting - March 28, 2023 (5-7pm)

Meeting Information

The Town and the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee will hold three public meetings over the course of the planning process to facilitate community conversations and gather input on a collective vision for the Town’s future.

The meetings will focus on 1) identifying community needs, opportunities, and overall vision; 2) developing Comprehensive Plan goals; and 3) presenting the draft implementation plan for public feedback. Dates and meeting materials for these meetings will be posted in the coming weeks and months. Once a final draft plan is prepared, the Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of the Comprehensive Plan.

Resources

Staff Contacts

Benjamin Marchant, Town Manager	(401) 822-9185	bmarchant@coventryri.org

Advisory Committee Members

Ann Dickson
Bob Hevey
Greg Mars
Julie A. Leddy
Ken Goodwin
Larry Manire
Lisa Narkiewicz
Lynn Carlson
Marc Lemoi
Nathan Doven
Tom Pendergast

Help us envision a bright future for Coventry!

For more information, contact Benjamin Marchant, Town Manager, bmarchant@coventryri.org, 401-822-9185