A Vision for Central Massachusetts
Home to over 500,000 residents, Central Massachusetts boasts strong education, natural beauty, classic New England charm, and so much more. However, the future of the region faces uncertainties in population growth, climate change, industry shifts, and wealth inequity.
Imagine 2050 will align the region’s priorities to ensure a sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future. Designed to be implemented by town governments, developers, policymakers, non-profits, and residents alike; this plan imagines a region that works for everyone- and how to make it happen.
Now Announcing: The Vision Statement
Phase I: Visioning
+20 Tabling Events
…including Farmers’ Markets, Craft Fairs, & Town-wide celebrations
+15 Visioning Sessions
…including sub-regional summits, town meetings, and organizations
+600 Surveys Collected
…through paper copies in town halls, tabling events, and online
+1,150 Public Comments Collected
…from tabling events, visioning sessions, & our survey
Survey Results
Below are the top answers to the question:
“In 2050 I Imagine a Central Massachusetts with…”
Economy
Many Small, Local Businesses
Milkroom Brewing, Rutland
Walkable, Mixed-Use Areas
Town Center, Webster
Vibrant Town
Centers
Town Center, Spencer
Environment
Clean Air, Water,
& Soil
Blackstone River
Thriving Local Food System & Farms
Brookfield Orchards, North Brookfield
Open Space Conservation
Wachusett Mountain State Reservoir, Princeton
Equity
Housing that is Affordable
Affordable Housing, Sturbridge
Health Care for All Income Levels
Youth & Family Services, Shrewsbury
Access to Healthy Food for All
Community Harvest Project, Grafton
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