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Topic Reports

Introduction 

 

The core recommendations of the Master Plan are made within “Topic Reports,” commonly called “Elements” of a Master Plan. These Reports take a particular perspective, like Education or Economic Development, on trying to achieve the Vision and enact the Guiding Principles. They contain a background section that summarizes the issues and opportunities relevant to that topic. The reports then enumerate a series of goals, initiatives, and actions that the City should implement to achieve the Vision. Once adopted, these recommendations become part of the Master Plan.
In all instances, the reports identify actions needed to execute initiatives. However, information regarding the actions (including descriptions and implementation details) is only available online at Trenton250.org. The actions are only available on the website because City Hall will regularly update them and it would be overly burdensome to amend the Master Plan each time the City appointed a new lead department, added more detailed implementation information to the background section or provide status updates.
In reviewing these reports, one will notice that they often cross reference each other: this is intentional. Cities are complex places and changes to circulation, land use, or housing policy, for example, will impact education, the environment, and economic development.
When the City writes a new report, that process should involve a review of all other reports, initiatives, and actions and may result in amendments to previously written reports.

Index of Topic Focused Reports

Topic Focused Report

Circulation Report

Trenton's recommendations to improve the ability of people to move freely and easily throughout the City

Trenton's recommendations to improve the ability of people to move freely and easily throughout the City

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Topic Focused Report

Vision Report

A community-driven consensus vision for the City that will guide it through the 250th anniversary of its incorporation.

A community-driven consensus vision for the City that will guide it through the 250th anniversary of its incorporation.

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Topic Focused Report

Issues & Opportunities Report

Detailed list of all issues and opportunities identified throughout the master planning process

Detailed list of all issues and opportunities identified throughout the master planning process

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Topic Focused Report

Land Use Report

Recommendations on how to improve land use, redevelopment planning, and zoning.

Recommendations on how to improve land use, redevelopment planning, and zoning.

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Topic Focused Report

Environmental Report

Recommendations on how to improve the physical and natural environment

Recommendations on how to improve the physical and natural environment

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Topic Focused Report

Economic Development Report

Recommendations on how to improve the economic and social well-being of Trenton for its residents and businesses

Recommendations on how to improve the economic and social well-being of Trenton for its residents and businesses

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Topic Focused Report

Housing Report

Recommendations on how to improve housing options, preserve historic resources, and reduce vacancy and abandonment

Recommendations on how to improve housing options, preserve historic resources, and reduce vacancy and abandonment

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Topic Focused Report

Education Report

Recommendations on how to improve pre-k through 12 education, workforce development, and lifelong learning opportunities

Recommendations on how to improve pre-k through 12 education, workforce development, and lifelong learning opportunities

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Vision & Guiding Principles

Read 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
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