The Town of Leicester is updating its Master Plan. This plan will lay out a vision for Leicester’s future over the next ten years and provide a roadmap for achieving community goals. There are many opportunities to get involved, including open monthly meetings, a community survey, and a workshop.
What is a Master Plan?
A Master Plan is a comprehensive community plan that explores important topics such as land use, natural resources, economic development, housing, transportation, and other themes.
Through the planning process, Leicester will assess its challenges and opportunities by collecting research and input from the community. Once written, the Master Plan will lay out a vision for Leicester’s future and strategies to achieve it.
Master Plans require periodic updates. Issues, challenges, and resident preferences can change a lot in 10-20 years, which is the typical horizon of a Master Plan. Leicester’s current Master Plan was written in 2009.
How does a Master Plan help Leicester?
A Master Plan helps a community
- Manage growth and change
- Provide for orderly and predictable development
- Protect environmental resources
- Set priorities for developing and maintaining infrastructure and public facilities
- Strengthen local identity
- Create a framework for future policy decisions
- Promote open, democratic planning
- Provide guidance to landowners, developers, and permitting authorities
Get Involved
Volunteer for Master Plan Steering Committee
The Town of Leicester is seeking volunteers with community spirit and vision to guide the future of Leicester by joining the Master Plan Committee! The 2024 Master Plan will be an update of the Town’s 2009 Master Plan. Elements of the plan include: goals, land use, housing, economic development, natural resources, open space and recreation, services, transportation and implementation. The Plan will be used to guide the Town’s decision makers about Leicester’s future. The Committee is seeking 5-10 volunteers to assist with updating the 2024 Master Plan!
Town Survey
Master Plan Community Workshop
Monthly Meetings
Plan Timeline
Winter 2024: Kick-off
Spring 2024: Survey Launch
Summer 2024: Community Workshop
Fall 2024 – Winter 2024: Plan Development
Late Winter 2025: Public Comment
Spring 2025: Select Board Vote
Project Documents
Stay Connected
Make sure to follow the Town of Warren Master Plan Facebook page for more information about the project!
