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Town of Hamden, Delaware County, NY

Town of Hamden, Delaware County, NY presents a comprehensive plan for sustainable development, including background studies, goals & objectives, land use plans, community facilities, transportation, economic development, and agricultural protection. Recommendations include promoting tourism, supporting small industries, and protecting agricultural lands.

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Town of Hamden, Delaware County, NY

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  1. Town of Hamden, Delaware County, NY SKATE CREEK CONSULTING Comprehensive Plan

  2. Town of Hamden Comprehensive Plan What is a Comprehensive Plan? • A study and report • A plan, not a law • An action guide

  3. Town of Hamden Comprehensive Plan PURPOSES: History Demographics Natural Resources Policy Guide Local Law Foundation Position Statement Grant Support

  4. Town of Hamden Comprehensive Plan BASIC STEPS: • 1. Background Studies • (where we are) • 2. Goals & Objectives • (where we want to go) • 3. Plans • (how we get there)

  5. Town of Hamden Comprehensive Plan • 1. Background Studies • Regional Location & History • Natural Features • Existing Land Use • Population & Economic Base • Housing • 2. Goals & Objectives • 3. Plans • Land UseCommunity FacilitiesTransportation • Economic Development • 4. Agricultural and Farmland • Protection Plan

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  19. Town of Hamden Comprehensive Plan Recommendations: • Reserve Rt. 10 area for development • Expand hamlet areas along Rt. 10 • Cross-promote recreation & tourism • Incentives for small industries • Identify sites for target industries • Encourage home-based businesses • Use website to promote development • Support natural gas development • Promote conservation subdivisions

  20. Town of Hamden Comprehensive Plan Recommendations: • Right to Farm Law • Update Site Plan Review Law • Assure fair land assessments • Ensure ag conversions not encouraged • Explore Leased Development Rights • Fund agricultural land protection • Promote agri-tourism • Stop NYC-DEP cease buying farmland • Lease NYC-DEP land for farming

  21. Town of Hamden Comprehensive Plan For Further Information: www.hamdenny.com

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