Plan of Conservation and Development

DERBY – The City of Derby is updating its Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), and the City wants your help.

Why is this important?

The Plan is a document that describes the community’s current conditions and provides a blueprint for future growth and preservation. It addresses issues relevant to the lives of Derby residents such as housing, transportation, city services, recreation, entertainment, and commercial development.

Section 8-23 of the Connecticut General Statutes requires municipalities to adopt an updated plan every ten years; Derby’s current plan was adopted in 2002 (Click here to see the 2002 plan).

The updated plan will serve as an advisory document for Derby’s Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as other boards and commissions, and will provide the framework for strategic decision-making over the next decade. It will also inform developers and investors of opportunities that exist within the city.

“A cohesive plan that reflects the priorities and vision of Derby’s residents is critical for the decisions our local government makes on a daily basis,” said Derby Mayor Anita Dugatto.

“This plan will allow everyone to move in the same direction,” Dugatto said.

Public involvement is a key element of the POCD planning process and is critical to the long-term implementation of the Plan.

To gain as much public input as possible, Derby is organizing several opportunities for residents to become involved, including three citywide public meetings – one especially suited to families with children.

Please refer to the flyer below for information about the meetings, which will be organized and run by trained facilitators from the Yale Center for Environmental Law & Policy and the Land Use Law Center at Pace Law School.

Story posted on February 24, 2015