Pioneer Valley
Planning Commission

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Media Release

CONTACT: Jayne Armington, PVPC Housing Planning Specialist (413) 781-6045
Doug Stefancik, Ludlow Town Planner (413) 583-5624, ext. 282


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 4, 2011

Ludlow Residents to Discuss Smart Growth Zoning

Proposed locations for Chapter 40R Smart Growth zoning districts will be presented to Ludlow town residents Monday, January 24 at 6:00 p.m. at Ludlow Town Hall. The presentation will be facilitated by the town’s Smart Growth Zoning Advisory Committee and the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission.

Chapter 40R Smart Growth zoning districts encourage a higher concentration of housing and mixed-use developments in areas with existing infrastructure to create a range of housing options and spur community revitalization. Communities that adopt Smart Growth zoning districts are eligible to receive special state funds.

Established in 2009, the Smart Growth Zoning Advisory Committee has identified four locations for Smart Growth districts: Downtown, Ludlow Mills, Riverside, and Scott’s Corner. The advisory committee will be looking for feedback from the public about these proposed locations.

For more information about the Chapter 40R Smart Growth zoning project, contact town planner Doug Stefancik at (413) 583-5624 or Jayne Armington, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Housing Planning Specialist, at (413) 781-6045.