Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Charles Sposato’s organization
Jun 4, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Economic Development Commission (EDC) Meeting Minutes
The EDC meeting involved discussions on various projects and initiatives. Key topics included the Main Street Resilient Riverfront Renewal project, focusing on green infrastructure and pedestrian accessibility; updates on the commuter rail project, including seeking budget support and collaboration; the Westerly Marina project, addressing soil mitigation and potential future uses; the Misquamicut Beach restoration proposal, examining ways to support businesses and address sea level rise and storm damage; Rhode Island outreach and collaboration with similar organizations; and the status and next steps for the Vision/Marketing Plan. The meeting also included updates on WBLQ topics and business support activities.
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The Planning Board meeting included discussions on utility availability, housing data, and a housing needs assessment. The board discussed utility availability and the possibility of forming a subcommittee to determine capacity. They also discussed housing inventory in relation to seasonal properties and reviewed a memo on comprehensive plan data updates. The board reviewed recommendations from the Westerly Ad-hoc Affordable Housing Study Committee, including shifting to a proactive affordable housing effort and maximizing low and moderate income (LMI) number counts. Potential changes to the Zoning Ordinance to facilitate housing goals and action items were also discussed.
Apr 23, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
The Planning Board held a public workshop focusing on a housing study's key findings and strategies to address housing needs. Discussion included demographic highlights, housing stock trends, affordability gaps, development trends, zoning review, public survey results, and strategies for addressing the housing shortage. Concerns were raised about job growth sectors, discrepancies in housing data, the impact of institutional investors, and the effectiveness of deed restrictions. Public comments highlighted the need for affordable rental housing, the impact of short-term rentals, and the challenges faced by low-income families. The board also discussed the process for implementing the study's recommendations, including potential changes to the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinances.
Mar 5, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes
The EDC meeting included discussions on the EDC's role, guiding principles, and vision, referencing Westerly's slogan "to grow, to learn, to play" and reviewing past actions and highlights of 2023. There were updates on housing meetings and the upcoming Camoin Associates housing study. The EDC discussed identifying and defining the Town's corridors, focusing on marketing Westerly, and reviewing a SWOT analysis. The EDC also discussed the Winnapaug Country Club ordinance, the Westerly Marina project, and the Shoreline East CT Rail project. The EDC discussed the prevalence of vacant buildings in Westerly and considering their economic impact to the Town. The EDC scheduled a March 20 workshop meeting.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
