2010 Implementation Plan
Recently I was given a copy of a report that was presented to the Board of Aldermen July 19, 2000 by the Ad Hoc Plan 2010 Committee. This committee put out a very extensive report that you can find on the town's website under "Reports and Documents". The mission of the committee was "to identify, document and provide specific recommendations involving short and long term issues requiring planning and funding, and to present these recommendations to the Board of Aldermen for their consideration and action."
The report is very well done and everyone should take a look at it and consider how we as individuals and as a community can implement their recommendations.
The creation of a continuous dune line, more use of indigenous plants and trees, continued concern for the environment, a zero-tolerance policy regarding litter are just a few of the many important issues that the report highlights.
This September SPI GARDENS will meet to discuss what we can do to help implement page 11 of the report: Landscaping Issues -- More use of indigenous plants and trees.
Place and time will be posted soon.
1 Comments:
Ah yes, the "2010 Plan" was and still is a very good document and well worth the time to read. I like the format where each topic like landscaping gets its own page (issue, problem, discussion, recommentation, funding).
In fact, I was wondering my today's Comprehensive Plan doesn't use the same format! That's not a jab, it's just that people like issues they can get to real fast and get the straight skinny ...
In my opinion, two things are needed, one of which I think we have already. The easy one: people to get interested in planting and maintaining native landscapes. The turnout lately has been pretty darned good ... maybe even better in cooler days that don't conflict with other big events on the Island.
The second thing might be tax incentives for folks who own undeveloped land to keep them "native" for as long as possible (5 year, 10 year, and permanent?). As the Town taxes are relatively low, this might involve some coordination with County and school entities ... the bottom line is money and investment, folks.
Abutters would probably like the idea of having a beautiful garden next to their units, as opposed to neglected land that attracts partiers, overflow parking, weeds, and trash.
We do like those little "postage stamp" properties that are not conducive to building on, and will gladly help make them a beautiful place ... you would be surprised how many free plants and how much volunteer labor is there.
Thanks for the posting, Chefette Nanette! /sam
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