[ photograph by Taintor & Associates Inc. ]
Town of Douglas, Master Plan
The 2000 census reports Douglas as having a population of just over 7,000, a nearly 30% increase for the decade. In 1998, the Town began a Master Plan process that has provided a framework for the community to progress towards a vision of itself in the year "2020".

Burrillville, RI - Route 102 Study Committee
Led by its Town Manager and Planning Board, Burrillville is amid a proactive process that seeks to preserve its village center while encouraging new economic development opportunities along its major transportation thoroughfare, Route 102.

Town of Lincoln Areas of Planning Concern (Overlay Zone)
The Town has identified areas to include in this overlay zone that require review by special committee of projects with new construction.

Northbridge Flexible Development Bylaw
A useful tool for helping to protect community character, this bylaw allows for creative placement and design of homes that conventional subdivision regulations typically prohibit.

Cumberland Design Review Ordinance
In order to ensure that proposed development is consistent with the established character of historic areas, the Town of Cumberland has established a Design Review Commission.

[ top, right photograph by Taintor & Associates Inc. ]