WestCOG’s first newsletter of the year is here! Our monthly publication has news, project updates, grant opportunities, and events for the Region. This month’s highlights include news items about awards recently received by the City of Stamford, opportunities with WestCOG, a 5G Informational Forum at the Ferguson Library, and more!
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WESTCOG IS SEEKING PROPOSALS
WestCOG and the WestCOG Foundation, Inc. request proposals to guide and execute a strategic visioning and comprehensive planning process. Proposals are due February 29, 2020.
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REMINDER: 2020-2030 WESTERN CONNECTICUT POCD PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS
The Draft 2020-2030 Western Connecticut Regional Plan of Conservation and Development is now available for public comment. Join us at one of our Public Information Meetings to learn more about the plan, ask questions and provide feedback.
Continue reading REMINDER: 2020-2030 WESTERN CONNECTICUT POCD PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGSPUBLIC COMMENT REQUESTED FOR 2020-2030 WESTERN CONNECTICUT POCD
The Draft 2020-2030 Western Connecticut Regional Plan of Conservation and Development is now available for public comment. You can find the plan and more information on the Plan of Conservation and Development webpage or at plan.westcog.org.
Join us at one of our Public Information Meetings to learn more about the plan, ask questions and provide feedback. The presentation will be the same at either location.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from 7pm-8pm
Greenwich Audubon Center
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
and
Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 7pm-8pm
Highstead
127 Lonetown Road
West Redding, CT 06896
*Follow the signs to “The Barn”, approximately a ½ mile long driveway
ENGLISH: For language assistance or other accommodations, contact Western Connecticut Council of Governments at least five business days prior to the meeting at help@westcog.org.
ESPAÑOL: Para asistencia con el idioma y otras adaptaciones, por favor póngase en contacto con WestCOG por lo menos cinco días hábiles antes de la reunión al help@westcog.org.
PORTUGUÊS: Para obter assistência língua ou outras acomodações, entre em contato com WestCOG pelo menos cinco dias úteis antes da reunião em help@westcog.org.
FRANÇAIS: Pour obtenir de l’aide linguistique ou d’autres mesures d’adaptation, contactez WestCOG au moins cinq jours ouvrables avant la réunion à help@westcog.org.
POLSKI: W przypadku pomocy językowej lub innej pomocy, skontaktuj się z WestCOG co najmniej pięć dni roboczych przed wydarzeniem w help@westcog.org
Western CT Parking Analysis Report Released
AECOM was engaged by WestCOG to evaluate parking supply and demand for train stations in municipalities within the South Western Region MPO, including the Danbury and New Canaan Branch Lines. The purpose of this analysis was to evaluate parking supply and demand from a more regional perspective, and elucidate any existing economic relationships or dynamics of parking lots and parking demand between stations along the New Haven and Branch Lines.
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Public Comment Requested on Draft CEDS
A draft of the WestCOG Region’s first Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is now available for public comment. Continue reading Public Comment Requested on Draft CEDS
Economic Development Project Solicitation
The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Region is taking shape, and the economic development project solicitation has begun. We are asking for contributions to an important part of the process: identifying projects that will enhance economic development for the Region. Continue reading Economic Development Project Solicitation
Economic Focus Groups
WestCOG is holding Focus Groups to hear from business owners and stakeholders in the region about the strengths and weaknesses they see in the region’s economy. They are particularly interested in the barriers businesses in the region face. What is holding businesses back? What can be improved to help businesses?