Here are the results from that meeting:
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