We are committed to achieving the following objectives:
*Revitalize existing communities and business districts
*Strengthen local, regional, and Commonwealth land use planning and *consistency of implementation through legislation, education, and incentives
*Encourage future development near existing infrastructure
*Reduce traffic congestion and air and water pollution
*Provide housing for people of all ages and incomes in our communities
*Protect historic, natural, agricultural, and recreation areas
*Reduce land and resource consumption
*Conserve fiscal resources
In order to accomplish these objectives, we are working to:
*Seek adoption of policies, including legislation, providing for consistent, sustainable, long-term growth strategies that address property tax reform, incentives for investment in existing communities, and the need for diversity in our local communities
*Provide leadership, information, and funding to achieve these objectives
Educate, assist, and build consensus among state and local leadership
Build a constituency to provide ongoing leadership