Survey for Updates to Plan of Conservation and Development Closing Soon

The community survey link for the POCD update is open for a few more weeks until January 1, 2023. This survey allows the Planning Commission hear from residents, business owners, and other stakeholders as they begin the work of updating the Town’s Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD).

The POCD is the policy document for guiding land use decisions in the community. It sets goals, objectives, and implementation priorities for the physical, economic, and environmental future of the community.

The survey has been prepared to gather opinions and sentiments on select topics including housing affordability, quality of life, economic development, infrastructure, and open space.

The survey is available on the Town website or accessible via the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Simsbury_Plan

This process is a five-year review of the POCD which was adopted in 2017. The Planning Commission acts as the lead agency with the help of Planning Department Staff. The Commission selected the author of the 2017 POCD, Planimetrics, of Simsbury CT, to facilitate the update process.

During this yearlong project, other community outreach is planned, including stakeholder meetings, public forums, and workshops.

Paper copies of the survey are available at the Planning Department in Town Hall, at 933 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury CT 06070 and can be returned to this same address. The survey is open until January 1, 2023.