Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 3, Issue 3

108 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 they will spend two years gathering community feedback, looking at strengths and weaknesses and finding the ideal path for the future. The task force is focused on eight elements; open space and recreation, learning and education, arts and culture, mobility, infrastructure, economic development, housing, and municipal operations. They are looking at all of these elements with three lenses top of mind: equity, health, and resilience / sustainability. The final plan is set to be released in early 2023. So far, the response has been overwhelmingly positive, according to Angela Cleveland, Amesbury’s Director of Community and Economic Development. She explains, “It’s starting to gel as a picture of what’s really important for us as a community. Our efforts are seeing that it’s a ‘pick yourselves up by the bootstraps’ type of community. People want a place where they can make history and find a home. Whether they are a long-time resident, own a business, or NEW ENGLAND'S PREMIER LIFESTYLE DESTINATION From our arenas and fields, to our restaurants and hotels o erings, Maples Crossing will be New England's premier lifestyle destination. And, much like the original Maples, Maples Crossing will be built on a sense of community pride and a dedication to excellence. www.maplescrossing.com 12 South Hunt Rd, Amesbury, MA 01913 | 978-792-4900