Pittsfield Comprehensive Plan 2024
In today's world, everything is subject to change.
Without a plan, change is inevitable.
Without a plan, change is inevitable.
If a community doesn't guide its future, someone else will.
What do you believe?
Press Release
A Roadmap for Success
On June 13, 2022, the Town of Pittsfield unveiled a blueprint for the creation of a comprehensive
plan. This plan will allow Pittsfield to effectively develop in a way that protects valued resources,
defines growth paths and fosters a distinctive sense of place through a partnership of its residents
and local government. It will be a living, dynamic guide to use when making decisions about the
growth and development of Pittsfield ensuring a strong, vibrant and enduring community.
plan. This plan will allow Pittsfield to effectively develop in a way that protects valued resources,
defines growth paths and fosters a distinctive sense of place through a partnership of its residents
and local government. It will be a living, dynamic guide to use when making decisions about the
growth and development of Pittsfield ensuring a strong, vibrant and enduring community.
Dear Fellow Pittsfield Residents,
At the close of 2012, a Town Board appointed committee composed of Pittsfield Residents presented to the Town Board a document entitled, "Town of Pittsfield Comprehensive Plan". This document contained the collective viewpoints of Pittsfield Residents concerning their proposed vision for the future development of Pittsfield. These viewpoints were obtained through the "Community Survey Mailing" in 2012. The plan which can be viewed below along with the 2012 mail survey is in its final draft form. While never implemented, it contains a process with which Pittsfielders can plan the future of Pittsfield as we go forward as a community. While this plan is now obsolete, a new plan is in progress. As of July 29, 2022, a Smart Growth Grant Application was submitted through the NY State Consolidated Funding Portal to fund this new project.
So, what is a Comprehensive Plan?
Simply put, a Comprehensive Plan is a community vision for the future. It is based upon public dialog and recommendations from its Residents. It will allow for Pittsfield to plan and develop in a way that protects valued resources, defines growth paths and fosters a distinctive sense of place and identity. It is important to know that a comprehensive plan is not zoning or a slew of local government regulations. It is a living, dynamic guide the Town Board and Residents must consider when making decisions about the welfare of the town. As Pittsfield moves towards the future, Residents may find that goals change or the guide may need revisions. But in the end, this plan is a partnership of Residents that will ensure a strong and vibrant community as Pittsfield moves forward.
So, what is a Comprehensive Plan?
Simply put, a Comprehensive Plan is a community vision for the future. It is based upon public dialog and recommendations from its Residents. It will allow for Pittsfield to plan and develop in a way that protects valued resources, defines growth paths and fosters a distinctive sense of place and identity. It is important to know that a comprehensive plan is not zoning or a slew of local government regulations. It is a living, dynamic guide the Town Board and Residents must consider when making decisions about the welfare of the town. As Pittsfield moves towards the future, Residents may find that goals change or the guide may need revisions. But in the end, this plan is a partnership of Residents that will ensure a strong and vibrant community as Pittsfield moves forward.
We invite you to the next Town Board meeting to share your vision for the future of Pittsfield.