New Canaan Residents Invited To Take Survey On Action Steps For 10-Year-Plan

Information via the town of New Canaan

NEW CANAAN, CT — New Canaan residents are invited to voice their opinions on the town's Plan of Conservation and Development this week.

According to a news release provided by the town, residents can take an online survey to offer opinions on action steps that have been drafted for implementing the POCD, which is in the final stages of formation.

The survey is currently live through June 3 and can be found at the town's POCD update page, 2024 Plan of Conservation & Development Update (arcgis.com), the Community Workshop #2 section, Goals and Strategies.

The action steps that will be finalized after the public opinion survey will shape the majority of the content within the new POCD, which is essentially a 10-year plan for the town of New Canaan, town officials said.

This is the public's remaining opportunity to share their opinion on this portion of the plan before a full draft POCD is formalized. The online survey follows an in-person workshop on the draft action steps that was held May 20, according to town officials.

The action steps survey focuses on the following POCD draft goals and strategies: preserve New Canaan's welcoming small-town identity, promote creative an balanced development, embrace sustainability and resiliency and enhance community infrastructure and facilities, according to town officials.

The development of the new 10-year plan and all of the public input being gathered is under the direction of the town's Plan of Conservation and Development Sub-Committee, along with their planning consultant, SLR and Town Planner Sarah Carey.

A complete draft of the new POCD is scheduled to be available to the public by the end of June, town officials said.