Home—Pulaski/Richland Comprehensive Plan

Elected officials and community representatives from the Village of Pulaski and the Town of Richland have been discussing the need for a long-term plan that incorporates the shared vision and unique concerns of each community. As a result of these meetings, a comprehensive planning committee (CPC) comprised of residents, business owners and other interested parties has been formed and charged with the task of writing a joint comprehensive plan.

The CPC would like to invite the members of the Town and Village Boards, planning boards, special committees and other groups to attend the CPC’s monthly meetings, held on the first Monday of the month at the Snow Memorial Building, to participate in the community visioning and brainstorming sessions. The goal of these meetings is to:

• Identify unique areas within the community that should be protected;
• Develop a strategy for promoting the natural and recreational resources of the area; and
• Find a balance among economic growth, residential demands, and infrastructure extensions throughout the community.

The Village of Pulaski and Town of Richland Joint Comprehensive Plan will help guide future growth and development, while maintaining the traditional, rural character of Pulaski and Richland. Elected officials in both communities can use the comprehensive plan as a resource for planning and land use decisions. The plan itself will be based on a consensus of ideas and recommendations from the public. Beginning in February 2007, the CPC will host a series of public meetings to solicit ideas from the community, develop a vision for the Town and Village and identify a strategy for implementing improvements in the community. To help guide the planning process, the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board (CNYRPDB) will serve as a consultant to the CPC.

The CNYRPDB is a public agency that was established in 1966 by Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga and Oswego Counties. Financial support for the agency is provided by its member county contributions, state and federal grants, and contract service revenue. The CNYRPDB provides a comprehensive range of services associated with the growth and development of communities in Central New York with a focus on the following program areas: economic development, environmental management, land use and transportation planning, and regional information and research services. Currently, the CNYRPDB is assisting several communities in Cayuga and Oswego Counties as they try to identify and plan for the long-term goals of their communities.