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Community Development & Planning
Mission
The Department of Community Development & Planning is committed to improving the quality of life in Fitchburg and enhancing the city's economic competitiveness by revitalizing neighborhoods, building community and strengthening the commercial sector.Its three divisions: Planning, Economic Development, and Housing & Development aim to achieve this mission through data-informed decision-making, collaboration, community engagement and strategic planning.
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First & Railroad Park
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Main St. Improvements
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Crocker Playground Splash Pad & Shade Shelter
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TwinCity Rail Trail: Construction start scheduled in 2019
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Summer Street Rental Rehab Project
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Yarn Mill Redevelopment Project
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Lowe Park Improvements
OUR WORK
Developing long-term plans for the City's future (e.g. Vision 2020, Economic Development Strategic Vision)
Provide supports and technical assistance to existing businesses
Engaging in troubleshooting and outreach to prospective businesses
Facilitating the Neighborhood Improvement through Code Enforcement (N.I.C.E) Task Force, an interdepartmental effort focused on problem properties in Fitchburg
Administering capacity-building grants to City Departments and partner agencies
Administering programs to improve the quality of Fitchburg's housing stock (e.g. Lead paint, Homeowner Rehab, etc.)
Managing large community projects (e.g. Demolition, Rail Trails, etc.)
Supporting departmental and community-wide capacity-building through grant-writing
Provide staffing supports for various boards and commissions (e.g. Planning Board, Conservation Commission)
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Community Development & Planning
Physical Address
718 Main Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Phone: 978-829-1890
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Liz Murphy
Executive DirectorPhone: 978-829-1897
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Mary Jo Bohart
Director of Economic DevelopmentPhone: 978-829-1896
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Chantell Fleck
Principal PlannerPhone: 978-829-1891