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Chestertown Gateway Master Planning Project
ESLC Identifies Next Steps for Gateway Project
May 15, 2008 - ESLC has announced its contract on the Hopewell and Peterson Farms, nearly 500 acres in Northern Chestertown, has expired. ESLC entered into the contract last year and later announced a formal partnership with Kent County and the town of Chestertown on the Chestertown Gateway Master Planning Project, to create a community visioning process for the property. The partnership was prompted after a developer’s request in 2006 to annex the property for development of over 1,500 units. A series of public meetings were held last November, resulting in an active community dialogue that led to the development of a master plan that is now in the hands of the county and town planning commissions. Read More. The following letter appeared in the May 22 edition of the Kent County News. Click here to read the full text of the letter.
Gateway Final Charrette Book Now Available
February 29, 2008 - The public may now view and download the full, final charrette book for the Chestertown Gateway Master Planning Project. To view the report, please click here.
Gateway Project Moves into Public Process
February 12, 2008 - Work continues on the Chestertown Gateway Master Plan Project and ESLC continues to marvel at the dedication and enthusiasm of the community. The draft master plan for the
ESLC Draft Chestertown Gateway Master Plan Draft Arrives
A draft master plan was recently received from Town Planning and Urban Design Collaborative (TPUDC), the consultant for the Chestertown Gateway Master Planning project. Receipt of this draft plan, attached and also available for download at www.eslc.org, kicks off the next part of the public process for the overall project. This is only a starting draft and does not connote any public decisions such as formal annexation-rather, this is just a next step in a process of shaping the plan. Last November's well-attended community charrette, which focused on the Hopewell and Peterson Farms, was prompted after a recent developer's request in 2006 to annex 600 acres for development of over 1,500 units. The charrette process was created by a partnership among ESLC, a private, nonprofit land conservation organization, Chestertown and Kent County. Read More The following letter appeared in the November 15 edition of the Kent County News. Dear Editor, Chestertown Gateway Master Planning Project Charrette Planned for November 5-9
Public Meetings to be held at Washington College's Casey Academic Center Queenstown, Maryland October 31, 2007 - Eastern Shore Land Conservancy (ESLC) a private, nonprofit land conservation organization, Chestertown and Kent County have announced a series of public meetings (design charrette) on November 5-9 in Chestertown. Hosted by Town Planning and Urban Design Collaborative, LLC, the purpose of this charrette is to encourage open and meaningful dialogue in the form of intensive planning sessions. Local residents, designers, town, county and state officials as well as area-wide environmental organizations will come together to collaborate and share their vision with respect to Hopewell Farm and Peterson Farm, a nearly 500 acre property in Northern Chestertown. Read Full Story. ESLC Partners with Chestertown, Kent County on Community-Based Vision for Smart Growth |
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