PRIORITIZED
GOALS
1.
Retain Residential Streetscape
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Preserve dead end Streets.
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Enhance sidewalk maintenance and construction.
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Maintain existing and provide additional crosswalks with proper signage.
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Explore the feasibility of constructing a roundabout in Willard Square.
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Maintain existing street trees and continue planting new trees.
2.
Explore
Opportunities for Growth in the Neighborhood
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Create a “Neighborhood Core” in Willard Square.
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Promote responsible development within the neighborhood.
· Promote development compatible with recreational uses of the
waterfront.
· Promote and maintain the small businesses along Benjamin W. Pickett
Street.
3.
Explore Relations between the Willard Neighborhood and SMCC
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Explore the zoning provisions of Boarders and Accessory Dwelling Units.
· Increase communication between SMCC and WNA, with particular
attention to SMCC’s plans for acquisition/demolition of real estate
in WN: and, overall physical planning for the SMCC campus
· Increase utilization of WN as a housing resource for SMCC students,
faculty, and staff
· Increase collaborative programs such as the Community Gallery Walk,
The Stage at Spring Point Shakespeare
presentations
4.
Preservation and Enhancement of Open Space
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Willard Beach shall remain in the public domain in perpetuity with total
public access and parking, both of which should be free of charge
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Continue access to the waterfront and beach.
· Continue to provide areas for local boaters to store their punts on
the beach.
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Maintain and expand beach beautification
5.
Preservation of the Spring Point Shoreway
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Continue maintenance on the path system and stairways.
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Improve and maintain the signage program along the pathway.
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Maintain and expand arboretum and picnic areas.
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Preserve and maintain the cemetery on the SMCC campus.
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Improve and maintain signage program
6.
Promote Small Business Opportunities
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Encourage small, storefront type business development.
· Review and implement Limited Business District LB zoning to
ensure a compatible mix of residential and limited commercial
development.
· Promote small business development in Willard Square area to
encourage the development of a Village Center.
7.
Develop Social & Cultural Opportunities
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Maintain open areas to be used for compatible social and cultural events
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Ensure accessibility to social and cultural events
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Promote the development of a Community Center