Help shape the future of Norwich Village
The Planning Commission is developing a Village Master Plan for housing, safe streets, and a vibrant village center. Resident input will guide its priorities.
The Planning Commission is developing a Village Master Plan for housing, safe streets, and a vibrant village center. Resident input will guide its priorities.
Open Surveys
Both surveys close December 1.
General survey
Share your perspective on housing and infrastructure, transportation and safety, and downtown vibrancy.
Walk/Bike survey New
Provide detailed feedback on walking, biking, and road safety in the village.
About the plan
The Planning Commission is developing a Village Master Plan that brings residents and a Steering Committee together to agree on a shared vision and plan for housing, safe streets, and a vibrant village center.
The study area covers the historic village; extends north to Huntley Meadow and Moore Lane Bridge and along Union Village Road; east to River Road; and south along US Route 5 to the town line.
Focus areas
The Village Master Plan centers on three focus areas. Your input on each one will help set the plan's priorities.
An early step in public engagement. It gathers background on all three focus areas to help shape ideas that are actionable, publicly vetted, and supported.
Take the surveyWalking and biking in the village feel enjoyable and safe and can be an effective means of transportation to village destinations.
Infrastructure supports our housing, business, and recreation goals.
Survey coming soon
The historic village feels like and serves as a vibrant community center.
Survey coming soon
APPROACH
Resident input guides every phase. Early surveys gather background, and workshops turn it into ideas that are actionable, publicly vetted, and supported. Agendas, notes, recordings, and the work plan and budget are posted publicly. Early priorities move forward while the full plan is developed.
✓ DONE
The Steering Committee was formed and has met since June.
NOW
Survey, stakeholder conversations, and topic forums.
DEC–JAN
Two community workshops.
EARLY 2027
Priorities and actions are drafted.
EARLY 2027
The plan is completed.
GET INVOLVED
Four ways to tell us what you think.
Start with the general survey, or give detailed feedback on a focus area.
Take a surveyResidents will discuss options and set priorities together. Food and child care provided. Location to be announced.
Get the detailsMembers will attend meetings of community groups to listen and answer questions.
Contact usThe team
Convened by
Planning Commission
Guided by
Village Plan Steering Committee, representing a range of perspectives
Consultant
Emily Lewis, PLA, LEED AP
DuBois & King
Staff lead
Steven True, Planning Director
Stay informed
Long-term documents, updated as the plan develops.