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MPO Structure-Proposed Update September 2016

At the next meeting Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) scheduled for February 28, 2017, the

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Memorandum of Understanding rev6 16 Proposed January 2017.pdf

Municipal Strategies to Increase Food Access

The second volume of the Healthy Community Design Toolkit is now ready for download and use. This volume focuses on strategies that cities and towns can use to increase food access for their residents.

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MuniStrategiesFoodAccess.pdf

Municipal Strategies to Increase Food Access

This report highlights strategies that cities and towns can use to increase access to health food for their residents. It is the second volume of the Healthy Community Design Toolkit.

MuniStrategiesFoodAccess.pdf

doc-municipal-strategies-increase-food-access2603.pdf

Appendix-Massachusetts Community Types Summary_MAPC

A classification system for Massachusetts cities and towns developed by Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)

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Appendix-Model Joint Use Agreement-Walpole

A model joint use agreement from Walpole, MA

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Appendix-Model Community Garden Bylaw

Model Community Garden Bylaw/Ordinance based on Springfield's ordinance

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Appendix-Model Zoning for Fresh Food Market or Supermarket

Model zoning ordinance for fresh food markets of supermarkets from Somerville's draft zoning

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Appendix-Model Regulations on Keeping of Animals_Reading

Model Regulations about keeping of animals from Reading, MA

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Appendix-Article 89 Urban Agriculture FINAL_Boston

Example of zoning for urban agriculture from Boston, MA

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Appendix-Article 89 Made Easy

An explanation of Article 89, Boston's zoning provisions for urban agriculture

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Appendix-Model Language-Density Bonus for Community Benefits

An example of language to provide density bonus for a development that provides community benefits including grocery stores

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Appendix-Model Zoning to Eliminate Unhealthy Food

Model zoning ordinance to eliminate or limit unhealthy food

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Appendix-Model Regulations Prohibiting Self-Service Displays of Candy

Model Board of Health regulations prohibiting self-service displays of candy

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Appendix-Model Zoning NRPZ-OSD

Model zoning bylaw/ordinance for NRPZ-OSD

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Appendix-Model Ordinance TDR

Model zoning ordinance for transfer of development rights (TDR)

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Appendix-Healthy Market Toolkit, Draft 11-19-15

Mass in Motion Healthy Market Toolkit

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Draft of Final Report for South Hadley Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan available

A draft of the final report for the South Hadley Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is available for review.

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Comp Bike Ped Plan_S Hadley_160609_02_no tracked changes.docx

South Hadley Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan-Draft Final Report

A draft of the final report for South Hadley Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

Comp Bike Ped Plan_S Hadley_160609_02_no tracked changes.docx

Holyoke Bike Network Plan

PVPC worked with the City of Holyoke to develop a bike network plan for the City's streets. The plan is currently in draft format and is being reviewed by city staff and the Holyoke bicycle and pedestrian committee. Download the plan below.

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Holyoke Bike Network Plan_160930_01.pdf

Holyoke Bike Network Plan, Final Report, September 30, 2016

Final report for the Holyoke Bike Network Plan

Holyoke Bike Network Plan_160930_01.pdf

Holyoke_Bike_Plan_BIKENETWORK_160930.pdf

Proposed Bicycle Network Map, Holyoke MA

This map shows the proposed bicycle network for Holyoke, MA.

Holyoke_Bike_Plan_BIKENETWORK_160930.pdf

Holyoke_Bike_Plan_LTS_160930.pdf

Bicyclist Level of Traffic Stress Map, Holyoke MA

This map classifies streets in Holyoke according to how stressful they are likely to be for bicyclists. Streets are classified from LTS 1 (least stressful) to LTS 4 (most stressful).

Holyoke_Bike_Plan_LTS_160930.pdf

Holyoke_Bike_Plan_CRASH_DATA_160930.pdf

Bicycle and Pedestrian Crash Analysis Map, Holyoke MA

This map shows which parts of Holyoke have had the greatest number of bicyclists crashes and which locations have had the most severe bicycle and pedestrian crashes.

Holyoke_Bike_Plan_CRASH_DATA_160930.pdf

Holyoke_Bike_Plan_SLOPE_160930.pdf

Slope Analysis Map, Holyoke MA

This map classifies street segments in Holyoke by how steep they are.

Holyoke_Bike_Plan_SLOPE_160930.pdf

Holyoke_Bike_Plan_DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS_160511.pdf

Demographics and Predicted Bicycle Trip Rates Maps, Holyoke MA

How much a person bicycles is associated with a variety of demographic characteristics. This set of maps shows how many home-based bicycle trips are likely to originate from different parts of Holyoke based on demographics.

Holyoke_Bike_Plan_DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS_160511.pdf

Holyoke_Bike_Plan_INFRASTRUCTURE_160930.pdf

Bicycle Planning Base Map

This maps shows data on the existing conditions of streets in Holyoke that is useful for bicycle network planning, including motor vehicle traffic volumes, PVTA bus routes, etc.

Holyoke_Bike_Plan_INFRASTRUCTURE_160930.pdf

Highlands Footpath Action Plan

Local trail enthusiasts and municipally appointed representatives have been meeting with staff from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, and The Trustees of Reservations for the past 2 years to define a long distance walking journey from October Mountain

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Full Action Plan Draft 8-5-16 for web posting.pdf

Highlands Footpath Action Plan for the Route 112 and Jacob's Ladder Trail Scenic Byways

Action plan for long distance walking journey

Full Action Plan Draft 8-5-16 for web posting.pdf

City of Holyoke's Hazard Mitigation Plan

The City of Holyoke’s Hazard Mitigation Plan was completed to help the City assess the risks faced from natural hazards, identify action steps that can be taken to prevent damage to property and loss of life, and prioritize funding for mitigation efforts.

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Holyoke_HMP_Update_2016.pdf

City of Holyoke 2016 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

A draft of Holyoke's 2016 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.

Holyoke_HMP_Update_2016.pdf

Town of Monson Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Town of Monson's Hazard Mitigation Plan was completed to help the Town assess the risks faced from natural hazards, identify action steps that can be taken to prevent damage to property and loss of life, and prioritize funding for mitigation efforts.

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MonsonHMP2007.pdf

Town of Monson's 2007 Hazard Mitigation Plan

Monson's 2007 Hazard Mitigation Plan.

MonsonHMP2007.pdf

MonsonHMP2016.pdf

Town of Monson's 2016 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Monson's adopted 2016 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.

MonsonHMP2016.pdf

Town of East Longmeadow Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Town of East Longmeadow's Hazard Mitigation Plan was completed to help the Town assess the risks faced from natural hazards, identify action steps that can be taken to prevent damage to property and loss of life, and prioritize funding for mitigation efforts.

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EastLongmeadowHMP2016.pdf

Town of East Longmeadow 2016 Hazard Mitigation Plan

East Longmeadow's adopted 2016 Hazard Mitigation Plan.

EastLongmeadowHMP2016.pdf

Town of Blandford Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Town of Blandford’s Hazard Mitigation Plan was completed to help the Town assess the risks faced from natural hazards, identify action steps that can be taken to prevent damage to property and loss of life, and prioritize funding for mitigation efforts.

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Blandford_HMP_2016.pdf

Town of Blandford 2016 Hazard Mitigation Plan

Blandford's adopted 2016 Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Blandford_HMP_2016.pdf

Williamsburg Healthy Aging and Community Design

PVPC collaborated with the Town of Williamsburg's Elder Services/Council on Aging, Healthy Hampshire and WalkBoston on a project that examined how healthy aging in Williamsburg is affected by the Town's Community Design.

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