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Compact growth must be carefully designed to protect the historic resources and historic character of the region’s city, town, and village centers.  Many individual colonial-era residences, 19th century mill structures, village greens are well-protected, but historic character is also derived from collections of older homes that are not individually protected, as well as 20th century resources often overlooked by many historic protection efforts.  It is sound planning practice to identify these resources and create awareness of their importance, as well as develop strategies for how to facilitate the restoration and reuse of historic structures.

5)    Facilitate widespread adoption of form-based codes

6)    Adopt innovative parking strategies

7)    Increase the availability of car-sharing services

8)    Maintain historic resource inventories and plans

9)    Provide financial support for historic preservation and restoration

10)    Facilitate adaptive reuse and preservation

11)    Promote the use of New Urbanism and Traditional Neighborhood Development