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Sustainable Infrastructure for Thriving Communities

Explore overcoming barriers like zoning, finances, and politics to develop efficient infrastructure. Learn about wastewater centralized solutions and funding options. Prepare for a long-term approach for sustainable urban development.

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Sustainable Infrastructure for Thriving Communities

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  1. What we just heard…

  2. Cottage Community Urban Center What we just heard…

  3. Lack of a shared community vision Bad information Prejudice and fear Political continuity Barriers…

  4. Zoning that actually works Developers with vision (and money) Designers with know-how Infrastructure More Barriers…

  5. Streets Sidewalks Signage Lighting Trees Public spaces Parking Communications Stormwater Water supply Wastewater disposal Infrastructure…

  6. Wastewater – Centralize?

  7. Benefits Efficiency Environmental performance Enables compact development Challenges Permitting Cost/financing Sewer user fees Wastewater – Package Solutions

  8. Small Scale: Package examples Source: Smart Growth Alliance

  9. Small Scale: Package examples Source: Smart Growth Alliance

  10. Large Scale Mashpee Commons Centralized examples Source: Cape Cod Times

  11. Large Scale The Pinehills Centralized examples Source: Bing Maps/The Pinehills

  12. State Revolving Loan Fund Municipal Application Better fit for fixing problems USDA Rural Development /Rural Housing Service Various loans and grants MassDevelopment Infrastructure Investment Incentive Program (I-Cubed) District Improvement Financing (DIF) Local Infrastructure Development Program (23-L) Funding mechanisms

  13. Getting Beyond Sprawl may be more complex than you realize. Prepare your community for a multi-year, methodical approach. Recognize infrastructure hurdles early. Water and wastewater are critical. Takeaway Points

  14. Developers may not be able to shoulder the burden for wastewater alone. Assess eligibility for grants and loans early. The Town may need to help drive everyone to a solution. Takeaway Points

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