TOWN OF BURLINGTON MASSACHSETTS 01803 (781) 270-1645 Planning Department REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TOWN OF BURLINGTON MASTER PLAN (PHASE 1) Goals/Community Character Statement & Land Use Responses Due: Deliver Complete Responses To: For Further Information Please Contact: DEADLINE EXTENDED December 19th at 4:00pm Late Responses Will Be Rejected Planning Department Town Hall Annex 25 Center Street Burlington, MA 01803 Kristin Kassner, Planning Director (781) 270-1645 Email: kkassner@burlington.org RFP No. 1645-11-2013 I. Purpose The Town of Burlington, acting through its Planning Department (hereinafter referred to as the Department) seeks proposals from professional planning consultants to prepare Phase I: Goals & Community Character Statement & Land Use of the comprehensive Master Plan. Burlington has a strong planning legacy, but has not undertaken a Comprehensive Master Plan process as described in MGL Chapter 41 Section 81D since the 1990's. The Master Plan, including all elements is expected to take approximately four years. Phase I: Goals & Community Character Statement & Land Use is expected to be completed in one year from the date of the issuance of this RFP. The Master Plan should forecast a planning horizon of ten to twenty years, and will provide a basis for decision-making about land use planning and redevelopment, budget preparation and capital improvement planning for public facilities and services, and economic development for the Town of Burlington s future. 1
Burlington's Master Plan Schedule It is anticipated that the Master Plan will be funded in four phases, with work distributed over four fiscal years. This RFP is for Phase I of the Master Plan. Phase I FY2014 Goals/Community Character Statement & Land Use Phase II FY2015 Transportation Phase III FY2016 Public Facilities and Services, Economic Development, Natural and Cultural Resources & Housing Phase IV FY2017 Policy & Implementation Strategies The first year Phase I, is funded by the Town for FY14. Additional funding requests for FY15 - FY17 will need additional appropriations by Town Meeting. The department seeks to provide as much continuity throughout this process as possible and may consider retaining a common Consultant throughout the full Master Plan process through 2017. Information on phases II-IV can be found at the end of this document. The Master Plan will meet the following objectives: proceed with a maximum of community involvement and public participation, including traditional methods and social media including website outreach and crowd-sourcing methods be consistent with the goals, vision and aspirations of the community recognize the unique history, attributes and needs of Burlington build on existing plans, studies and reports coordinate with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and other regional plans II. Background Burlington has a population of just under 25,000 residents with a daytime population of just under 100,000 including employees, patients, retail and service patrons. Located within Middlesex County at the crossroads of the I-95/128 Burlington is a regional sub-center with some 1,500 companies, including software, biotech, medical device, a major medical center and a regional mall, employing more than 40,000 people daily. The Town is governed by a fivemember Board of Selectmen and Representative Town Meeting. Daily management is vested in a Town Administrator appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Planning and development is controlled by Massachusetts General Law, the Town Bylaws, and the Burlington Zoning Bylaw. The seven-member Planning Board is elected and serve for 5 year terms. The Planning Board acts as the sole special permit granting authority as designated in the Zoning Bylaw. The Board of Appeals is appointed by the Board of Selectmen. III. Scope of Services The Consultant will, to the maximum extent feasible, utilize existing information, reports, and studies on file with the Town and/or provided by the Town. The Consultant will work closely with the Planning Board, Master Plan Advisory Committee, and the Department to: 2
conceive a structure and schedule of Master Plan public participation activities including social media and development of a Master Plan brand and graphics to be used for outreach and consistency throughout Master Plan elements. assemble and analyze available data, and data collected from the outreach process. synthesize information gained into a comprehensive Master Plan document that is formatted for easy reading and viewing on screens. make recommendations for zoning amendments to implement Plan recommendations. prepare and deliver final documents for adoption. The Consultant will participate in some committee and public meetings. The number of public meetings requiring the Consultant s attendance will be mutually negotiated. The Consultant will work with staff to keep the community well informed as the process moves forward by assisting staff in implementing a successful community outreach program. The following outline is offered to describe the general extent of services to be provided by the Consultant. This outline is not necessarily all-inclusive and the Consultant will include in the proposal any tasks or alternatives and services deemed necessary to satisfactorily complete the project. Consultants are encouraged to bring both industry expertise and creative ideas tested elsewhere and tailored to Burlington to help the community design the approach that best suits the Town. A. Public Participation Our goal throughout the Master Plan process is to ensure a balanced and representative voice through a wide variety of tools and techniques that will shape the vision for the future. The credibility and utility of the Master Plan process and the prospect for its adoption and implementation will rest heavily on strong public participation including development of a set of common values and goals shared by a diverse range of Burlington residents, property owners and corporate partners. We hope to reach out in many different formats including traditional, the internet, and social media. The Consultant shall work primarily with the Planning staff and the Master Plan Advisory Committee. Consultant should develop a public participation plan and schedule to ensure broad community engagement and significant community input and awareness of the planning process. This element will include the following: 1. Methods: The Consultant will propose a wide range of methods and techniques for developing commonly-held community values that will be the foundation of the Master Plan and techniques to ensure a high rate of public input, subcommittee decision-making, and official endorsement of the plan elements. 2. Scheduling: The Consultant will work with staff to propose a schedule of notices, submittals, meetings, and hearings for each of the various elements of this project (i.e. Goals & Community Character Statement, Land Use Element, etc.) in order to fulfill the goals of this project. 3. Outreach Program: The Consultant will advise staff in developing and implementing an outreach plan to encourage community and neighborhood participation as well as that 3
of municipal departments, committees, commissions, and other community organizations. 4. Internet/Social Media Component: The Consultant will develop a traditional and online method to invite community participation in the Comprehensive Plan process. The Consultant will also be responsible for postings, at a minimum on a monthly basis, of a Master Plan newsletter or progress report. The Consultant shall communicate with the Planning department and Town Clerk to determine how best to accomplish these tasks. 5. Priorities: The Consultant will work with staff and the Master Plan Advisory Committee to identify community priorities for the next ten years which will serve as the yardstick against which the Town can measure proposed recommendations and strategies across all elements of the plan. FY 2014 - Phase I: Goals & Community Character Statement & Land Use B. Goals & Community Character Statement This plan element establishes an overall vision for the Town and establishes goals and policies by which future physical development will be guided. The vision, goals and policies will be consistent with the values of the Burlington community, as developed and confirmed through a community participatory process. The Community Character statement should begin with stories of Burlington: people discussing and documenting their Town, their experiences and their values. This introduces quality of life as the foundation to the Master Plan and begins the discussion about planning and land use on a personal and neighborhood level where everyone has a voice. This strategy encourages meaningful participation in the Master Plan process. A statement of Community Character and Goals should be developed which identifies the goals and policies of the municipality for its future growth and development. An interactive public process will be utilized to determine Burlington s community values, goals and identify patterns of development which will be consistent with these goals. The Community Character statement describes the distinctive qualities and characteristics of Burlington from the perspective of the residents. It is intended to be non-regulatory guidance document that identifies and discusses the many common and unique features of Burlington. The goal of the Community Character statement is to identify the distinct character of the diverse neighborhoods as well as protect the diverse community and environmental resources that define the town. We are looking to begin the dialog and tell the story of Burlington today and gather the hopes for tomorrow through the voices of Burlington's residential and commercial residents. Outreach will be done through neighborhood meetings, photographic surveys, and through social and electronic media outlets. In this element, the Consultant will develop a statement which identifies the goals and policies of the municipality for its future growth and development. An interactive public process will be utilized to determine Burlington s community character, values, goals and identify patterns of development which will be consistent with these goals. The Community Character statement should describe the distinctive qualities and characteristics of Burlington. It is a non-regulatory guidance document that identifies and discusses the many common and unique features of Burlington. 1. Identify distinct physical and geographical characteristics and edges within town. 4
2. Identify distinctive qualities and characteristics of Burlington, building typology, historical development patterns. 3. Provide opportunity for neighborhood discussion and feedback. 4. Deliverables: The raw data from any surveys, written or online in electronic format. A report containing a summary of the physical environmental and developed form and typologies present, including natural and made-made boundaries and edges and a summary of the story of Burlington, identifying current issues and strengths according to the residents. This document should provide a review where we are with a hint to where we should be going. The Consultant will deliver Master Plan Goals and Policy Statement at the end of this phase. C. Land Use Element The Consultant, with staff assistance, will identify all present land uses and recommend a future land use plan for areas where change may be guided toward realizing shared Burlington values and goals rather than reacting to unpredictable, uncoordinated development change. A plan will be developed to identify present land use and designate proposed distribution, location and inter-relationship of public and private land uses. This element will relate the proposed standards of population density and building intensity to the capacity of land available or planned facilities and services. The land use element of the Master Plan sets forth a vision for future land use patterns in the town. The land use plan also recognizes established neighborhoods and commercial districts that are stable components of the existing community pattern. The plan is prepared with an understanding that a community is a dynamic entity. The Town is subject to change from both internal transitions and external forces. Using the land use plan as a guide, the transitions can be recognized and the forces can be harnessed to maintain the Town's quality of life, and to help create a desirable future. The Land Use Element will include a study of the town's demographic trends, environmental features, current land uses, public land ownership patterns, zoning districts, and future development potential. Using the capability of GIS, a build-out analysis will be conducted. The build-out analysis is a way to estimate the future development capability of the town based upon current zoning patterns. The analysis considers several town-wide features, including existing land uses, wetlands, floodplains, aquifer and water resource protection districts, zoning districts, vacant land, and sites with additional development capacity. The plan serves as a guide for local land use policy decisions. It also communicates opportunities to create desired land uses. Many groups will be involved in shaping the future, including town residents, government, the private business community, and regional, state, and federal agencies. The land use plan is not 'cast in stone', rather, the plan offers a 'flexible guide' that can be refined as new opportunities are identified in the future. In short, the plan can direct actions to take advantage of immediate and long-range goals and objectives. Existing land use maps will be provided by the Town. In this element, the Consultant will: 1. Identify priority redevelopment areas where well designed increased density is desired and appropriate, based on community preferences and surrounding land uses. 5
2. Identify priority preservation areas where no development is appropriate, based on community preferences and the surrounding land use. 3. Make recommendations for future land use and redevelopment reflecting the goals established in the visioning process. 4. Suggest changes to the Zoning Bylaw, including Form-Based zoning, based on desired outcomes. 5. Deliverables: zoning diagnosis, visual preference survey, fiscal analysis of redevelopment alternative forms in business districts/key parcels and GIS maps or existing and proposed development patterns and uses. Staff role Municipal staff will be closely involved, but the Consultant is expected to devote the time needed to conduct research, write documents, and participate in meetings as needed with the Master Plan Advisory Committee, subcommittees, and the public. Staff will take primary responsibility for scheduling and posting meetings and providing minutes and will attend all meetings. Staff will provide existing base data on file and existing GIS layers to the Consultant as well as any existing plans and documents. IV. Project Schedule Work is expected to start in January 2014 and the finished product will be ready for Planning Board adoption in late 2014 and Town Meeting adoption along with the other elements as they are completed prior to 2017. The Consultant should demonstrate the ability to complete the project on schedule or explain why a departure from the proposed schedule is recommended. If the Consultant believes that the Project, or specific Project Components, can be accelerated in advance of the schedule above, the accelerated schedule should be outlined in the Response. 6
V. Deliverables 1. Goals and Policies Statement; Draft Town Master Plan Report of Initial Land Use Findings Using information gathered from the visioning and goal setting phases, the Consultant will identify key issues that need to be addressed by the Master Plan, and present possible alternatives for a broad-based, informed public discussion. Responses to this RFP should address how the Consultant proposes to ensure that the Draft Master Plan Initial Findings receives an adequate amount of public scrutiny in order to maximize broad community support for subsequent phases of planning and implementation. 2. Deliverable Materials. Twenty-five (25) color copies and one unbound version of each deliverable is required. The final version of each deliverable should be submitted in electronic format on a CD, DVD, or USB compatible hard drive and contain a Microsoft Word compatible version, and a PDF version. All images, tables and graphs used in the final version should be in Microsoft Excel compatible format, and shall include all GIS or CAD data created by the Consultant and used in maps in the final version. All materials and raw data will become the property of the Town of Burlington. VI. Consultant Qualifications At a minimum, the proposing firm/team must meet the following requirements: a. The lead firm/team must have at least five (5) years experience in urban design, urban planning, public policy, management consulting, and/or architecture. b. The principal and project manager to be assigned to this project must be available for meetings with the Town on days or evenings, as required. c. The firm/team must have previous experience in public participation, consensus building, the management of public information processes and conducting municipal Master Plans. Completion of 2 such projects in municipalities in Massachusetts within the last five (5) years desired. d. The firm/team must have proven experience in the public sector and in working with the public, federal, state and municipal agencies and neighborhood/ business organizations. e. The volume of the firm's current and projected workload must not adversely affect its ability to immediately initiate work and to follow through with the project in a timely and professional manner. The firm and all team members must be capable of devoting a significant amount of time to this project in order to complete the work within the schedule outlined in this RFP. VII. Selection Criteria The Town will award the contract to the Consultant offering the most advantageous response to this RFP, taking into consideration all evaluation criteria. The selection process will include an evaluation procedure based on the criteria identified below. Finalists will be required to appear for an interview. 7
a. Staffing Plan and Methodology, including the professional qualifications of all project personnel with particular attention to training, educational background, and professional experience. Demonstrated expertise and experience of the Principal-in- Charge, Project Manager, and other key personnel, and any Consultants to be assigned to the Project, including professional registration of the Consultants and their qualifications. Highly Advantageous: The plan of services proposes a detailed, logical, creative, and highly efficient scheme for producing a complete project that addresses all of the required issues and meets all the minimum applicant qualifications detailed in Section VI, Consultant Qualifications. Advantageous: The plan of services proposes a credible scheme for producing a complete project that addresses all of the required issues and meets all the minimum applicant qualifications detailed in Section VI, Consultant Qualifications. Not Advantageous: The plan of services is not sufficiently detailed to fully evaluate, or the plan does not contain all the components necessary to produce a complete project that addresses all of the required issues and meets all the minimum applicant qualifications detailed in Section VI, Consultant Qualifications. Unacceptable: The plan of services does not meet all the minimum applicant qualifications detailed in Section VI, Consultant Qualifications. b. Depth of experience with similar projects, and prior experience with public contracts and relevant codes, laws, and regulations. Highly Advantageous: The Consultant has at least five (5) years of experience consulting with municipalities on projects of similar size and scope to this project. Advantageous: The Consultant has at least three (3) years of experience consulting with municipalities on projects of similar size and scope to this project. Not Advantageous: The Consultant has less than three (3) years of experience but more than one (1) year consulting with municipalities on projects of similar size and scope to this project. Unacceptable: The Consultant has less than one (1) year of experience consulting with municipalities on projects of similar size and scope to this project. c. Ability and knowledge to serve as a resource to the Town as evidenced by direct involvement in (1) projects utilizing innovative zoning techniques, such as form-based zoning, (2) projects utilizing public-private ventures or innovative economic development practices, and (3) projects utilizing mixed-use, smart growth revitalization strategies (4) Public participation methods and consensus building (5) ability to manage the Master Plan process throughout all elements, including a diverse group of sub-consultants as the elements require. Highly Advantageous: Substantial involvement, i.e. lead Consultant, in each of the three types of projects specified. Advantageous: Involvement in each of the three types of projects specified. 8
Not Advantageous: Involvement in at least two of the three types of projects specified. Unacceptable: Involvement in no more than one of the three types of projects specified. d. Strength and credibility of client references. Prior client satisfaction with working relationship, project management capabilities, and technical expertise in developing similar projects. Highly Advantageous: More than three clients who consider your services satisfactory or better. Advantageous: Three clients who consider your services satisfactory or better. Not Advantageous: Three or more clients not all of whom consider your services satisfactory or better. Unacceptable: Fewer than three clients who consider your services satisfactory or better, or three or more clients who consider your services unsatisfactory. e. Desirability of approach to the project, as well as a demonstrated understanding of all project components and public outreach needs. Highly Advantageous: The response contains a clear, creative, and comprehensive plan that addresses all of the project objectives stated in the RFP. Advantageous: The response contains a clear plan that addresses most of the project objectives stated in the RFP. Not Advantageous: The response does not contain a clear plan that addresses most of the project objectives stated in the RFP. Unacceptable: The response does not contain any plan to address the project objectives stated in the RFP. f. Demonstrated ability to meet project budget and project schedule. Highly Advantageous: All of the Consultant's references indicate that the projects were completed within budget and on schedule or with minimal, insignificant delays. Advantageous: One of the Consultant's references indicates that the project was not completed within budget attributable to the Consultant or with substantial delays attributable to the Consultant, and no current project or project completed in the last three years experienced substantial delays attributable to the Consultant. Not Advantageous: Two of the Consultant's references indicate that the project was not completed within budget attributable to the Consultant or was completed with substantial delays attributable to the Consultant, and no current project or project completed in the last year experienced substantial delays attributable to the Consultant. Unacceptable: More than two of the Consultant's references indicate that the project was not completed within budget attributable to the Consultant or was completed with substantial delays attributable to the Consultant. 9
VIII. Submittal Requirements Interested qualified firms must submit ten (10) copies of its response addressing the objectives, scope and schedule described in this RFP. Responses must include, at a minimum, each of the following: Sealed Submission 1: clearly marked "Response and Qualifications" (Responses should be no more than 20 single-sided pages in length, single-spaced, exclusive of required forms). Hard copy and electronic copy on CD shall be included. General description of the firm/team's experience. Description, with examples, of the firm/team's experience in working with municipalities preparing comprehensive plans, and conducting public meetings. Include reference to your experience in (1) use of visual materials to illustrate proposed future development scenarios, and (2) community relations, public speaking, facilitation, and mediation. A detailed scope of services for the proposed work, including the firm/team's general approach to such work, evidence of the firm/team's understanding of the goals and objectives of the project, and methodology for accomplishing the tasks as listed in this RFP. An outline of the schedule for completion of tasks (timeline) as presented in the firm team's approach to the scope of services. Description of the assigned staffs experience, educational background, availability, and chain of responsibility, including the name and title of the principal and project manager assigned to the project, names of all sub-consultants, and resumes of all personnel to be associated with the project. List of references, including name, title, agency, address, description of project, project cost, email address and telephone number for clients with similar projects completed by the Consultant within the last five years (including dates). Identification of current and pending work commitments of the firm(s), and a description of how this project will receive adequate attention amid the firm's workload. Other pertinent information about the firm(s) that would aid the Town in making a selection. Completed Attachments in Section X Required Forms (not included in page limit). Sealed Submission 2: clearly marked "Price Proposal". Completed Price Proposal Form (attached) Detailed breakdown by planning element of professional service fees, assigned project staff and hourly billing rates of staff. 10
Proposals which are most advantageous based upon consideration of all the evaluation criteria will be selected. Proposals must clearly address all the submittal requirements; that is, the response should include a section addressing all of the minimum qualifications, the minimum submittal requirements, and each of the review criteria. The proposal will be reviewed based on each of these items and it will be to the benefit of the responder to clearly address each of the items. Where the requirements specify a minimum level of experience, indicate the dates of said experience. The Planning Board Master Plan Subcommittee and Planning Department staff will be convened to review proposals. Committee members will be drawn from Town Staff and Planning Board members and may include other community members. Approximately 3 finalists will be invited to review their proposals in an interview with the Planning Board. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any non- material irregularities or information in any RFP, and to accept or reject any item or combination of items. The Town also reserves the right to seek additional information and revised proposals prior to selection of a Consultant through written notice to and all of the respondents. Questions and/or comments may be submitted to Director of Planning Kristin Kassner at: Email: kkassner@burlington.org Phone: (781) 270-1645 Responses to the RFP are due by 4pm on 12/19/2013. Facsimile and/or emailed responses will not be accepted. All responses should be submitted to: Kristin Kassner, Planning Director Planning Department 25 Center street Burlington, MA 01803 IX. Project Funding Consultants must complete the attached Price Proposal Form under separate cover. Project fees must be provided for each Project Component of work as described in the Scope of Services. Fees shown will include all costs and expenses (copying, mileage, photographs, maps, etc.) to complete the Scope of Services defined in this RFP. Also, the selected Consultant will be required to submit invoices identifying hours, expenses and total cost by specific tasks. The final contract scope, price and fee will be negotiated with the highest ranked responder. 11
X. Required Forms All required forms must be submitted with the proposal. A. Certificate of Non-Collusion B. Certificate of Tax Compliance C. Price Proposal Form Request for Proposals approved by the Planning Board: Paul Raymond, Planning Board Chairman on behalf do the Planning Board Date Kristin E. Kassner Planning Director Date 12
CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSION FORM TOWN OF BURLINGTON MASTER PLAN The undersigned certifies under penalties of perjury that this bid or proposal has been made and submitted in good faith, and without collusion or fraud with any other person. As used in this certification the word person shall mean any natural person, business, partnership, corporation, union, committee, club, or other organization, entity, or group of individuals. Signature of Individual Submitting Bid or Proposal Name of Individual Submitting Bid or Proposal Name of Business Date BY STATE LAW THIS NON-COLLUSION FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID OR PROPOSAL. 13
CERTIFICATE OF TAX COMPLIANCE FORM TOWN OF BURLINGTON MASTER PLAN Pursuant to MGL Chapter 62C, Section 49A, I certify under the penalties of perjury that I have complied with all laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts relating to taxes, reporting of employees and contractors, and withholding and remitting child support. Social Security Number or Federal Identification Number Signature and Title of Individual or Responsible Corporate Officer BY STATE LAW THIS CERTIFICATE OF TAX COMPLIANCE FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID OR PROPOSAL. 14
LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) Town of Burlington Master Plan BURLINGTON, MA The Planning Board is requesting proposals from qualified individuals and firms for Consulting Services to develop and complete a Town of Burlington Master Plan (Phase I). A copy of the RFP outlining the requirements for submission is available at the address below, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays; and 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Fridays. For further information contact Kristin Kassner, Planning Director, at 781-270-1645, or kkassner@burlington.org. Proposals are invited and will be received by the Planning Department, Town of Burlington, Massachusetts on or before 4:00 p.m., December 12th, 2013 at the Planning Department Office, Town Hall Annex 1 st floor, 25 Center Street, Burlington, MA 01803. Proposals delivered after the appointed time and date will not be considered. The Town reserves the right to cancel any request for proposals, and to reject in whole or in part any and all proposals, when it is deemed in the best interests of the Town to do so. Kristin E. Kassner, Planning Director Planning Department Burlington Town Hall Annex 25 Center Street Burlington, MA 01803 15
CONTRACTOR Planning Director Burlington Town Hall 25 Center Street Burlington, MA 01803 PROPOSER PRICE PROPOSAL FORM (To be place in a separate sealed envelope) Consultant Services TOWN OF BURLINGTON MASTER PLAN Burlington, MA 01803 PROJECT: Consultant Services for Development of a Master Plan (Phase I) Proposed Price (in words): Proposed Price (in numbers): $ Please attach detailed budget and detailed breakdown by planning element of professional service fees, assigned project staff and hourly billing rates of staff. Signed Title Print Name Date Signed 16
Phase II-IV (FY2015-2017) The below list identifies the future Master Plan Elements. The Planning Department will seek funding for the elements below between FY15-FY17. The order of the elements is not firmly set and may change as the processes requires. Economic Development Transportation Public Faculties and Services Economic development Natural and Cultural Resources Housing Policy and Implementation Strategies Phase II-IV: FY2015-2017: (Town Meeting Appropriation needed annually) FY2015 Transportation The transportation element will develop an inventory of existing and proposed transportation systems. This element will examine multiple modes of transportation including: pedestrian, bicycle, automobile, truck and public transit as well as the streetscape. Transportation has been the number one concern throughout the last decade during development review. Gone are the days of a case by case fix by each development. We are now at a time that extensive research and coordination is needed by all of the stakeholders involved including Burlington Town officials, MassDOT, the development community and residents to collectively analyze and identify meaningful improvements, though public private partnerships, targeted capital improvements and state funding in both the short term and long term throughout Burlington. FY2016 Economic Development - Identifies policies to support expansion of the Town s economic base, provide for further employment opportunities and provide appropriate regulatory environment to stay competitive and ensure continued fiscal stability while protecting our neighborhoods and natural resources. Housing This Master Plan element identifies and analyzes existing and forecasted housing needs and objectives including programs for the preservation, improvement and development of housing. This element will identify policies and strategies to provide a balance of local housing opportunities for all citizens. Natural and Cultural Resources The natural and cultural resources element provides an inventory of the significant natural, cultural and historic resources within Burlington. Policies and strategies for the protection and management of such areas will be identified or developed. Public Facilities and Services The existing and forecasted needs for public facilities and services is identified in this element. This includes, but is not limited to examination of: schools, libraries, public works buildings, council on aging, police, fire and EMS facilities 17
FY2017 Policy Goals& Implementation The implementation program defines schedules and action plans necessary to achieve the objectives for each element of the Master Plan. Costs (and revenues if applicable) associated with the accomplishment of Master Plan objectives will also be developed in the form of a summary capital expenditure program. This element will also specify the process by which Burlington s regulatory structure will be amended so as to be consistent with the Master Plan. 18