The planning department has cultivated a hands-on approach, working closely with property owners and developers to align projects with the city’s vision. “We are hands-on urban designers… a lot of community planning departments lack practical expertise, so they’re bureaucrats… we get our hands dirt in the project and try to move things along so that they don’t take forever,” Cracknell explains. Through an open-door policy, Amesbury’s planning team engages with investors at the earliest stages of project development.This proactive engagement streamlines the approval process and ensures that developments enhance the community’s character rather than detract from it. One notable example of this collaborative approach is the Rocky Hill neighborhood, a 400-unit mixeduse development meticulously planned to integrate seamlessly into Amesbury’s landscape. According to Cracknell, this project, estimated at $250 million, has huge implications from a permitting standpoint.The goal is not to overburden infrastructure and road capacity to properly support the completion of the development. Lastly, in addition to housing and economic development,Amesbury is enhancing its recreational and civic amenities to improve residents’ quality of life. Recent investments in public spaces include upgrades to Lake Gardner Beach, new wayfinding signage for recreational areas, and enhancements to sports facilities. “Another space we’re working on is our public boat ramp. We received a grant to install a new dock to accommodate our Harbor Master with a Harbor Master shack,” Mayor Gove states. The most exciting part of the boat ramp initiative is the introduction of a solar-powered ferry service in partnership with the Regional Transit Authority. Munters is all around you – often in ways that you may not see. We are all around you Munters at a glance A world leader in creating the perfect climate for environments of all kinds – providing precise temperature and humidity control for mission critical applications. Founded in 1955 outside of Stockholm, Sweden. Main USA site established in the 1960’s in Amesbury, Massachusetts. 2024 net sales $1.6B (approx.). 5,400 employees worldwide. Manufacturing and sales in > 30 countries. Discover more at www.munters.com Lithium-ion batteries Optimizing indoor air quality Safe and effective pharmaceuticals Top-quality meat Preserved artifacts and documents Long lasting packaged foods Perfectly formed and coated candy Photo Credit: Munters 9 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 04 AMESBURY, MA
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