Documents

How is the Master Plan organized?

The Canton Master Plan is made up of three volumes: Baseline Report, Road Map, and Action Plan.

Baseline Report

The Baseline Report is a snapshot of existing conditions as they relate to neighborhoods, parks, roadways, public services and facilities, the local economy, and historic and natural assets, among other things that define the quality of life in Canton. It includes inventories as well as population and buildout projections. This information was collected through town staff interviews, outreach to key stakeholders, and review of existing reports and other documentation. The purpose of Baseline Report is to provide the foundation for sound policy development moving forward.

Road Map

This document, the Road Map, is the primary policy document. The Road Map itself is organized around how we interact and engage in the community: LIVE, WORK, PLAY, CONNECT, PROTECT, ADAPT, and FOCUS AREAS. It identifies the formative issues that will shape policy for each of these areas and lays out the framework for how the Town will reach its vision. Public input from workshops, open houses, surveys, focus groups, and interviews guided its development. The Road Map is used by decision makers and incorporates policy statements and action items.

Action Plan

The final volume, the Action Plan, details individual action items needed to meet community issues and needs. Responsible parties, such as town departments or boards and commissions, are identified along with implementation time frames. Since the Master Plan has a 20-year outlook, action items are divided into easy wins (completed within three years), short-term (completed within five years), mid-term (completed between five and 10 years), and long-term (completed in 10 to 20 years) implementation periods.