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| Traditional Neighborhood Development: Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) is compact, mixed use development in a pedestrian-friendly environment. TNDs are characterized by smaller lots, higher densities, a mix of residential, commercial, and civic uses, pedestrian amenities, high quality streetscaping, and strategically located green spaces. TNDs are reminiscent of pre-automobile early New England villages. They foster a sense of community and offer both daytime and nighttime activity in a safe, walkable environment.
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Congress for the New Urbanism
State of Massachusetts Info.
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| Transfer of Development Rights: Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) refers to a method for protecting land by transferring the “rights to develop” from one area (the sending area) and giving them to another area (the receiving area). This tool allows for the protection of key resources and the concentration of development in areas where density and mixed uses are desired. Plymouth, MA has one of the most effective and creative TDR bylaws in the state
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Fact sheet from the American Farmland Trust
Plymouth, MA TDR bylaw
TDR enabling statute
State of Massachusetts Info.
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| Transit Oriented Development Zoning: Transit-oriented development (TOD) focuses land use around a transit station or within a transit corridor. Typically, it is characterized by compact, mixed-use, higher density, pedestrian friendly development within ¼ - 1/3 mile, or a five to seven minute walk, of a transit station. TODs generally include public amenities, reduced parking, and strong connectivity between the transit station and the surrounding neighborhood to encourage people to live, work and shop near transit services and decrease their dependence on driving. Cities and towns can encourage TOD by adopting a TOD overlay district in the vicinity of transit stations.
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Model bylaw
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Water Resource Protection: Preserving and protecting both the quality and quantity of our water resources is one of the biggest challenges we will face as the County continues to develop and grow. Tools to help protect and preserve our water resources include regulations and simple water conservation techniques that can be done at home A watershed-based approach is essential to understand the connections between land use and water. Opportunities to restore clean and abundant water supplies exist for both new construction and redevelopment.
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DEP Stormwater Policies
Water conservation techniques
EPA Wetlands, Oceans & Watersheds
Center for Watershed Protection
Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials
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