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Previous studies and planning efforts
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The community-driven vision that will guide the City through its 250th anniversary of incorporation in 2042
Ideal future conditions that describe how Trenton should be in 2042
A coordinated collection of Actions that are designed to achieve a Goal
Individual policies, projects, programs, partnerships, plans, studies, and advocacy positions
Building on strengths to create an active Downtown
Ruilding strong neighborhoods by reinforcing the area’s urban qualities
Revitalizing neighborhoods and attracting new industries
Leveraging vibrancy and cultural to rebuild strong neighborhoods
Reinforcing strong residential neighborhoods and connections to open space
A community-driven consensus vision for the City
Detailed list of all issues and opportunities identified throughout the master planning process
Multi-modal transportation network; legibility; land-use and transportation connections; and access to jobs
Downtown development; industrial development; and neighborhood commercial development
Pre-k through 12 education; workforce development; and personal enrichment
Safe environment; natural resources and open space; climate and natural hazard resiliency; and conservation and energy efficiency
Overall housing quality; vacancy and abandonment; market-rate housing; affordable housing; and historic neighborhoods
Land use; zoning; and redevelopment planning
TRENTON250!
Trenton250 is Trenton’s long-range Comprehensive Master Plan that will guide the City from now to the 250th Anniversary of its incorporation in 2042. A Master Plan is a blueprint for a municipality that guides decisions for both growth and conservation.
The vision statement is supported by seven “guiding principles” that together represent a unified picture of what Trenton will look like and how Trenton will achieve the vision. These statements are an overlapping, mutually reinforcing set of ideas. Each statement is followed by a 1-2 paragraph description that provides context and each will be supported by images, sample quotes from the outreach effort, and similar material. Within each Guiding Principle, you can explore specific goals which will help achieve the guiding principle.
Trenton will be a place where the City, County, and State work together for the greater good of Trenton and be responsive to residents and businesses.
Trenton will be a place where the City, County, and State work together for the greater good of Trenton and be responsive to residents and businesses.
See details of this Guiding PrincipleTrenton will provide a safe environment for people of all ages and be perceived as a secure place to live, work and visit.
Trenton will provide a safe environment for people of all ages and be perceived as a secure place to live, work and visit.
See details of this Guiding PrincipleTrenton will be a place where a culture of creativity attracts people and businesses.
Trenton will be a place where a culture of creativity attracts people and businesses.
See details of this Guiding PrincipleTrenton will have established a mutually reinforcing relationship between business and civic institutions that will make it a national model for how investments in people can support a diverse local economy, and vice-versa.
Trenton will have established a mutually reinforcing relationship between business and civic institutions that will make it a national model for how investments in people can support a diverse local economy, and vice-versa.
See details of this Guiding PrincipleTrenton will have a multi-modal transportation network that is accessible throughout the city and connects to mid-Jersey and northeast corridor destinations.
Trenton will have a multi-modal transportation network that is accessible throughout the city and connects to mid-Jersey and northeast corridor destinations.
See details of this Guiding PrincipleTrenton will be a beautiful regional destination defined by a network of walkable communities where residents and visitors are a short trip to nodes of businesses, entertainment establishments, and high-quality civic institutions.
Trenton will be a beautiful regional destination defined by a network of walkable communities where residents and visitors are a short trip to nodes of businesses, entertainment establishments, and high-quality civic institutions.
See details of this Guiding PrincipleTrenton will be a place where sustained community collaboration builds a city that residents and businesses are proud to call home.
Trenton will be a place where sustained community collaboration builds a city that residents and businesses are proud to call home.
See details of this Guiding PrincipleTrenton will be a clean city where there is access to natural resources, fresh foods, and high-quality healthcare facilities.
Trenton will be a clean city where there is access to natural resources, fresh foods, and high-quality healthcare facilities.
See details of this Guiding PrincipleRead more about the community-driven vision for Trenton and find out how this was translated into actionable goals, initiatives, and actions.
http://trenton250.org/vision-guiding-principles