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Capacity Building

The goal of the Sustainable Knowledge Corridor Capacity Building is to arm decision-makers with tools and information that supports ongoing sustainable development planning and implementation activities. This work will rely on a combination of training programs, model code development, market analyses and targeted planning efforts to address leadership development, housing affordability and transit needs.

  • Transit Enhancement Bus Study

    Connecticut Transit hybrid electric bus

    Latest News: The consulting team of Nelson/Nygard Consulting Associates, Fitzgerald and Haliday, Inc. and URS Corporation were hired to assist with these projects.  A survey is currently available to learn of the transit needs of residents and those who work in Manchester. You can...

  • Affordable Housing Training Module

    The Affordable Housing Training Module project involves the development of a day-long training program for municipal staff and land use commissioners covering (but not limited to):impediments to affordable housing, conducting a housing needs study, addressing housing needs in local plans of...

  • Affordable Housing Code Development

    The Affordable Housing Code Development project involves providing three to five municipalities in the Capitol Region with technical assistance in preparing code revisions to support development of affordable housing. Assistance to be provided includes the analysis of local land use regulations and...

  • Leadership

    First class of Leadership Pioneer Valley

    There is a critical need to foster the creation of networks emerging leaders that can address the challenges and opportunities of the region. Leadership Pioneer Valley (LPV) was formed in 2010 to fill that critical need, and continues to plan for the upcoming years in coordination with the...

  • Sustainable Land Use

    This project will assist a group of Capitol Region communities with the analysis of existing regulatory frameworks and the creation of  model sustainable land use codes, regulations, municipal policies and/or ordinances which integrate and incorporate the CRCOG/EPA Smart Growth Guidelines for...

  • TOD Market Analysis

    Market Analysis for the region’s Bus Rapid Transit and Rail CorridorsThis task will assess and provide realistic expectations of what level and type of development may be supported near bus rapid transit and passenger rail stations in the Knowledge Corridor.  The broad goal is to improve...