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HomeMy Public PortalAboutTisbury Vision Plan Vibrant- T Center ' _ Compact Settlement Town Leadership�- 0 Sustainability l en Space _ Citizen Participation `r . t History and Culture Inclusive Community KeepTlsburyjisbury Celebrate the Harbor - - TisburyVision Plan _ � The Planning Board would like to thank the following individuals for their contributions Advisory Committee Noreen Baker, Harold Chapdelaine, John Custer, Nancy Gardella, Mary Ellen Larsen, Bruce Lewellyn, Caroline Little, Melinda Loberg, Nili Morgan, Amy Ryan, Jonathan Snyder Workshop Facilitators Bob Aldrin, Harold Chapdelaine, Cheryl Doble, Melinda Loberg, Deborah Medders, Judy Miller, Lilian Robinson, Ben Robinson, Dan Seidman, Jonathan Snyder, Stephen Zablotny Recorders John Custer, Frank Doble, Nancy Gardella, Mariane Goldsmith, Mary Jo Goodrich, Lolly Hand, Mary Ellen Larsen, Caroline Little, Judy Miller, Akeyah Nunes, Doug Reese, Felicity Russell, Myra Stark, Pamela Street, Bow Van Riper Writing, Data Collection, and Analysis Lilian Robinson, Myra Stark, Holly Stephenson Office Production Pat Harris Publication Photography Cheryl Doble Presentation and Publication Design Stephen Zablotny Workshop Participants Wendy Andrews, Ivy Ashe, John Bacheller, Wiet Bacheller, Clarence Barnes, Harriet Barrow, Dawn Bellante, Allen Birol, Pamela Brock, Polly Brown, MJ Bruder Munafo, Bill Bruno, Catherine Bumpus, Deborah Buress, Jacque Cage, Claudia Canerdy, Rosemary Carey, Patricia Carlet, Barbara Caseau, Sheri Caseau, Philip Clatworthy, Katherine Colon , Chris Connors, Paul Cotton, Patricia Crosson, Antoinette Cutrer, Angela Cywinski , Jeri Dantzig, Paul Darby, Jorja Darby, Ljuba Davis, Simone DeSorcy, Merrie Beth Dodge, Corinne Dorsey, Dorothy Sayre Drozdyk, Sam Dunn, Elaine Eugster, Nancy Ferguson, David Ferraguzzi, Mo Flam, Pam Flam, Phil Fleischman, Lynne Fraker, Angie Francis, Chris Fried, Jani Gardner, Josh Goldstein, Larry Gomez, Jani Goodman, Timothy Goodman, John Guadagno, Peter Guest, Lucy Hackney, Jean Hay, Dana Hodsdon, Ann Hollister, Tristan Israel, Kenneth Ivory, Eric Johnson, Philippe Jordi, Karen Kenney, Emma Kiley, Doreen Kinsman, Marie Laursen, Paul Lazes, Hyung Lee, Richard Leonard, Avi Lev, April Levandowski, Jean Lewellyn, Rufus Little, James Lobdell, Michael Loberg, Mark London, Michelle Manfredi, Peter Marciniak, Kay Mayhew, Colleen McAndrews, Roland Miller, James Moffatt, Theresa Morrison, Carl Mueller, Judy Mueller, Bruce Nevin, Nora Nevin, Tony Nevin , James Norton, Sonya Norton, Nathaniel Orleans, Dorothy Packer, Ralph Packer, June Parker, L. Anthony Peak, Erik Peckar, Jim Pepper, Judy Perlman, Jennifer Rapuano, Christine Redfield, Rosemary Ribarik, Cynthia Richard, Robert Richheimer, Aaron Robinson, Elias Robinson, Mary Alice Robinson, Susan Rogers, India Rose, Carol Salguero, Judy Salosky, Nevin Sayre, Solvig Sayre, Stina Sayre, Katherine Scott, Michael Shepard, Sarah Shepard, Peter Simon , Leigh Smith , Caron Soond, Henry Stephenson, Holly Stephenson, Jennifer Stix, Michael Strada, Jack Street, Rose Styron, Thomas Sullivan, Martin Boris Takam, Jeff Thompson, Ellie Tuck, Nancy Tutko, Scott Tuttle, Bow Van Riper, Bill Veno, Mary J. Wagner, Tomar Waldman, Susan Waldrop, Jamie Weisman, Lorraine Wells, Craig Whitaker, Jill White, Sandy Whitworth, Jane Wilson, Dorothy Winnette, Denys Wortman, Marilyn Wortman TisburyVision Plan Introduction The Tisbury vision planning initiative, sponsored by the town planning board , facilitated community participation in a town visioning process during the fall of 2014 and winter of 2015 . Through a series of surveys and workshops, town residents (and a few people from other Island towns) identified core community values, voiced concerns, described the future that they would like to realize, articulated goals essential to the attainment of the vision, identified actions that can be taken to accomplish the goals, and considered opportunities to strengthen the town . The following vision plan presents the culmination of this community endeavor. It sets forth a framework to guide town decisions and creates a working agenda for elected officials, town committees, and community groups. Tisbury Vision Plan The Vision of Tisbury The village of Vineyard Haven is the heart of Tisbury and, as Martha's Vineyard 's year- round port, will continue to serve as a welcoming "gateway" to the Island . The residents of Tisbury, a strong year-round community, will work together to get things done through good planning and organizational collaboration . Private and public partnerships will establish a network of open spaces connecting recreation areas and residential neighborhoods with a vibrant town center, a diversified waterfront, and a working harbor. Through public investment and private development, the town will achieve a strong year- round economy that provides employment opportunities and services for residents and visitors. The Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District will celebrate Tisbury's unique history and support Island artists and artisans while contributing to the town 's economic base. With the guidance of thoughtful leaders, working with an active citizenry that is diverse in its interests and aims, Tisbury will work to protect its environmental resources, build a sustainable future, and remain "Tisbury." TisburyVision Plan 10 Taking Action The actions identified under each of the listed goals provide a framework to guide the implementation of the town vision . Some are short-term actions that utilize existing local skills and resources while others are longer-term actions that might require fund- raising and outside expertise. Some actions fall under the purview of elected officials but many can be undertaken by community businesses, organizations, and residents. Achievement of the vision will depend on the participation and support of the entire community. The planning board proposes creating a CommunityVision Council , which will facilitate and coordinate implementation of individual projects. This council will provide planning, design , and organizational support for various groups that would like to initiate a project.This will be accomplished by matching the expertise of community volunteers, consultants , and professionals to the needs of specific projects . The council will also be a means through which educational sessions (on planning topics related to the vision plan ) can be convened , and through which workshops can be conducted to gather community input on specific projects and issues. Finally, the council will produce recommendations on a project- by- project basis as well as a newsletter to update the community on accomplishments and ongoing projects. TisburyVision • . Sustain a strong, . . developingBy d partnerships between municipal, towardsthe town works . . . . character. lillild I'd ilk PURPOSE PURPOSE PURPOSE Organize the structure of town Maintain a forward-looking Encourage participation government to provide effective planning process to manage in the implementation of the and responsive governance. change, address affordability, vision plan. and guide appropriate Vineyard HavenACTIONS ACTIONS ACTIONS Reestablish Department of Create a town master plan to Encourage and support Public Works oversight encompass comprehensive collaboration among rby the Board of Selectmen planning businesses Improve town government's Strengthen town collaboram A Organize neighborhood technology functions (i.e. web. tions with regional housing groups to work with the site, communication, etc.) Initiate a process to guide jr organizations to increase town to identify and initiateaffordable effective planning for capital Begin community-based planll, Develop educationalI fl Developenditures ning forums and support the opportunities, formal and . ter. n r ., yEncourage Tisbury Vision Plan Goal Act as responsible stewards for our natural environment. The town 's population recognizes and values its immediate environment and acts as stewards for future generations. PURPOSE PURPOSE PURPOSE PURPOSE Support the ongoing Monitor and mitigate the impact Understand potential impacts Support local activities that preservation of open space of land use activity on the health of environmental change on contribute to long-term and views. of our environment and the town resources and land uses. sustainability. water quality of town estuaries. ACTIONS ACTIONS ACTIONS ACTIONS • Meet with the Martha's Develop nitrogen reduction • Study long-term sea level • Increase energy efficiency Vineyard Land Bank strategies rise and develop plans to in town facilities and other conservation Develop clear protocols address predicted changes • Support local, sustainable food groups to identify potential regarding any harmful chemical • Study potential changes and craft production that preservation approaches use in town from temperature and makes use of local resources • Work with neighborhoods Participate in educational seasonal shifts • Support local school lunch to identify potential land sessions regarding fertilizer programs preservation opportunities usage as well as chemical and • Create a market venue for pharmaceutical disposal small-scale distribution of locally produced products (i.e. farmers' markets, and craft booths) TisburyVislon • . proposed,Sustain a beautiful and lasting built environment. Buildings are preserved and well maintained. As new buildings are impactof how they may . . ACTIONSPURPOSE PURPOSE PURPOSE Restore the condition of Take steps to better maintain Identify and address dilapidated buildings and poorly town facilities. long-term buildmout issues maintained sites. and infrastructure needs. . ACTIONS Develop approaches to�a Develop rehabilitate dilapidated better long-term municipal laws to find ways to better buildings poorly facility planning manage future development densitymaintained properties Improve municipal building in a manner that supports the Review and address maintenance town vision shortcomings in Develop strategies for a Review zoning laws to support current bylaws new Town Hall which better integrates the developmental x Develop process, Initiate conversations municipal tt �� I � � TisburyVision Plan Goal Create a welcoming gateway and town center with a strong pedestrian path network that facilitates walking and mitigates the impact of traffic congestion . A clean, welcoming port facilitates Island arrival and provides strong pedestrian connections to Main Street and its small-scale, year-round shops, walkways, and public spaces. PURPOSE PURPOSE PURPOSE PURPOSE Develop and enhance public Promote opportunities Protect the scale and character Create a comprehensive traffic pedestrian spaces which associated with the Vineyard of the village of Vineyard Haven. and parking strategy to reduce promote walking. Haven Harbor Cultural District congestion. and the Martha's Vineyard Museum . ACTIONS ACTIONS ACTIONS ACTIONS • Improve maintenance and Develop streetscape Review Bl zoning and add * Study alternative parking cleanliness of public areas installations, tours, and oversight for review of approaches • Develop seating and pocket public events that highlight projects that will affect the • Review bylaws in the Bl parks throughout the the cultural district district district regarding parking downtown Develop expanded visitor requirements in congested • Partner with private land services to promote the downtown areas owners to make better use cultural district and • Work with the Steamship of the space around businesses in-town activities Authority to improve • Utilize the public space circulation during ferry arrivals by supporting small scale entrepreneurial vendor and departures • Study shuttle services in and opportunities • out of town Develop better paths between the SSA terminal and Main • too with Mass DOT develop a plan for the Street and other parts of town State Road and Beach Road • Further develop pedestrian corridor paths connecting neighbor- hoods to Main Street TisuryVision Plan Goal Create an even more accessible waterfront. An accessible public treasure, Tisbury's working waterfront is an educational and recreational resource that celebrates the working nature of the town 's past, present, and future. {, PURPOSE PURPOSE PURPOSE Expand public access and Explore ways to expand fishing Improve and maintain town r .r recreational use on and shellfishing as part of the property that currently provides s the harbor waterfront. working waterfront. public waterfront access. 10 ACTIONS ACTIONS ACTIONS Look for potential properties • Create a permanent • Improve access and that could become public commercial fishing pier maintenance on town- ___ -_ parks • Create a wholesale shellfish owned waterfront • Develop bylaws that both and fish market property support appropriate develop- • Support shellfish farming • Develop sites to - ment and allow for public businesses enhance and _ = access Provide a place for charter expand public use • Partner with landowners to fishing businesses to operate create opportunities for more -- - " ,� I' : . • public access to fully realize the harbor walk, and develop solutions agreeable to private { landowners • Support Sail MV events - _ • Celebrate the harbor's maritime history through - - events with the Martha's Vineyard Museum TisburyVision Plan Goal Create a public realm that connects and integrates great neighborhoods , parks, and open spaces through a network of safe walking and biking routes . All town neighborhoods are connected through a clean and easy-to-use network of paths, parks, and open space. This functional network provides an alternative means of movement and transportation that also integrates the town 's neighborhoods and center into the entire Island system. PURPOSE PURPOSE PURPOSE PURPOSE Raise awareness of parks, Better maintain, improve, and Conduct a comprehensive Develop and promote a beaches, and open space. expand existing town parks. review of sidewalks and develop safe network of bike paths. an improvement plan. ACTIONS ACTIONS ACTIONS ACTIONS • Develop maps to promote • Add facilities that will expand, • Conduct an inventory of • Complete planned awareness of parks and diversify, and improve the use current sidewalk conditions bike access from activities around town of existing parks • Develop design guidelines for Beach Road to • Improve signage at town parks • Create a process by which future sidewalk extensions Lagoon Pond Road and publicly held open spaces neighborhood groups work and repair • Create safe bike routes that with the town to improve and connect the SSA to the care for community parks and Islandwide bike path network open spaces Work to connect bike and • Look to create additional walking paths, and to provide parks, recreation areas, and bike racks where they meet open space • Create maps and signage to inform users TisburyVislon • • — d Getting implementation,As the town moves from planning to . . o build . - continuecontributions of community volunteers and to the constructive dialogue that grew through the workshop . . • - . . interestedGroups and individuals project within the vision framework, and individuals wishing to contribute special skills, are encouraged to contact the planning board . You can reach the planning . . . 508�696�4270 ext. 1122 or by - visionplan@tisburyma.gov. o 17 v ,