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Learn the Ins and Outs of the Planning & Development Process First-Hand at the Citizen Planner Academy Workshop - Apply Today!

Posted on: September 12, 2023 - 4:12pm
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The Town of Kittery has begun examining its zoning standards in areas throughout town and is preparing for an update to the town’s Comprehensive Plan in 2025.  Demographic trends, post-pandemic migration and employment patterns, economic uncertainty, climate change, and high housing costs make land use and planning decisions more important and more uncertain than ever. 

Like people in many places, Kittery's residents, businesspeople, and visitors are grappling with these issues, trying to make decisions today that will ensure the best possible outcomes for tomorrow. To inform and assist community members as they navigate these important decisions, the Town of Kittery is excited to offer an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the planning and development process first-hand, at the Citizen Planner Academy Workshop.

Hosted by the Kittery Housing Committee, in partnership with the Urban Land Institute, the interactive, half-day Citizen Planner Academy Workshop will take place on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the Kittery Community Center, located at 120 Rogers Road in Kittery.  The Citizen Planner Academy is FREE, but space is limited and registration is required.

About the Workshop
The Town of Kittery’s Citizen Planner Academy Workshop provides a realistic role-playing exercise where participants can learn about the fundamental forces that affect development in our communities.  Participants will have an opportunity to experience challenging issues, private and public sector roles, complex trade-offs and fundamental economics in play when proposing realistic land use solutions.
 
No experience in land use or development fields is required to participate in the workshop, but a commitment to community engagement and interest in Kittery’s future is strongly encouraged.
 
Attending the Workshop
If you’re a Kittery resident or businessperson who is interested in participating in this free workshop, please complete the Town of Kittery Citizen Planner Academy Workshop application by clicking here.  
 
Completed applications may be mailed or dropped off at Kittery Town Hall or sent directly to Director of Planning & Development, Jason Garnham at 207-475-1307 or jgarnham@kitteryme.org
 

The deadline to submit applications is 1:30 PM on Friday, October 6, 2023. 

If you have questions or would like additional information about the Citizen Planner Academy Workshop, please contact Director of Planning and Development, Jason Garnham at 207-475-1307 or jgarnham@kitteryme.org.

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