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What's Next, Newton?
Help us plan for Newton's future!
What is a comprehensive plan?
A comprehensive plan is a long-range planning document that guides the city’s future growth and development, its priorities, and its services.
It is a road map that helps us visualize where we want to go as a community and how we get there. Your input in the comprehensive planning process is ESSENTIAL in determining the destination — the vision — for the City of Newton.
Why does this matter?
The comprehensive plan will be the guide for Newton's growth, development, and improvement over the next 10 years. Comprehensive planning is an intentional process that studies what a city is currently like, and most importantly, casts a detailed vision for how residents want their community to look like, feel like, and function in the future. This process is critical to ensure Newton continues to thrive.
The comprehensive plan is community-driven. You have a say. You have a voice. You can help shape Newton's better tomorrow.
What are the steps of this process?
UNDERSTAND
Understand Newton's strengths and opportunities for improvement
ENGAGE
Gather information from the people that know and love Newton best, and develop a shared vision for the community
PLAN
Develop consensus and create goals, policies, and plans to guide Newton's future
STRATEGIZE
Articulate strategies and actions to help Newton realize its vision
Get involved! Here's how.
COMMUNITY VOICES TEAM
Sign Up Now! (Deadline October 1st)
VISIONING WORKSHOP
October 7th - 8th
🕓CVT Session: October 7th | 6-8 PM
📍Location TBD
OPEN HOUSES & POP-UPS
We’re hosting three open houses (both in-person and virtual) throughout the planning process, and we’d love for you to join us!
VISIONING WORKSHOP
October 7th - 8th
🕓 Public Open House: October 8th | 6PM - 8PM
📍Location TBD
PUBLIC SURVEY
As part of this process, a statistically valid survey will be conducted to gather input from residents. A random sample of households will be selected to participate. Selected households will receive a paper survey by mail, along with a prepaid return envelope for easy submission.
Additionally, an online version of the survey will be available, giving participants the flexibility to respond in the format they prefer.
