Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Results from the May 7 Town Plan Kickoff Meeting



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We had a terrific kickoff meeting last Thursday night! About 25 people came to hear some information about their town and to give their opinions on what they like about Williston as well as what they think Williston could work on.



Here are the results from that meeting:
What we like about Williston
What we like about Williston:

-View Corridors
-Natural Areas
-Paths and Trails
-Emphasis on Rural
-Schools
-Convenient Location
-Old Village Charm
-Sense of Community
-Recreation- Parks-Trails- and Country Parks
-Library
-Sustainable Energy
-Park-Based nighborhoods
-Access to Services (Emergency and Transportation)
-Distinctive Urban and rural (areas)
-Chittenden Solid Waste Host Fees
-Connectivity
-Roads (are) well-kept
-Rural, but with convenience



What Should the Plan Address?

- Extend the Bike Path (Kids ride to School)
-Traffic Concerns (VT 2A, Mtn View Road)
-Foster Whole Town Community
-Lower speed limit on Oak Hill Road
-Senior Center
-Town pool
-Expensive to live here- (provide) housing at all levels
-Consider costs of implementing regulations
-More bike paths to get places
-More playgrounds
-More access to public transit (link bus especially)
-Assisted living for seniors
-Safety for Cyclists and Pedestrians
-Fix gaps in the bike and pedestrian system
-Bicycle safety
-Put utilities in the Village underground
-The town should set a good example- energy efficiency, water quality, aesthetics
-More affordable Housing
-Park Based or farm based development
-(provide) park and picnic grounds
-Services for aging population
-Senior/community Center in Taft Corners area
-Park and Ride Space and Infrastructure
-Rotaries and Traffic Calming
-All ages Community Center
-Bike Path on Route 2
-More paths/Connections
-Stormwater concerns
-Housing for younger people (affordable)
-Remove 4-way stop at Williston.North Williston Oak Hill Roads
-Solar Lighting in Rec Path
-Better signage for Rec Path
-Innovative thinking about sustainability
-More small businesses, fewer chain uses
-More heart, More soul