Village of Brewster Talks Goals

The Village of Brewster recently drafted an implementation plan aimed at making Brewster "economically viable and vibrant again."

The document, which is available here, outlines objectives for urban renewal efforts and provides a "needs statement," background information, estimated costs, a mission statement and more.

Here are some of the goals, as listed in the plan:

• to capitalize on our existing infrastructure which includes newly modernized water system wells, water tank, and mains; and newly constructed sewer plant and mains; both with ample capacity for expansion; 
• to create economic value for the entire Village and greater Brewster area, focusing on the existing downtown core and redeveloping substandard sites and buildings; 
• to create jobs and career opportunities for Village and area residents; 
• to provide net positive tax revenue to the Village, Town, County and the School district;
• to provide a vibrant downtown and create a diversity of uses (live, work, shop, learn, and play);
• to restore and subsequently maintain the Village as a preeminent regional destination; 
• to promote a sense of safety and security using our Village Police, resident firehouse, and secondary water supply for fire-fighting emergencies when power to the main supply is unavailable; 
• to establish and fund a full time, professional staff to plan and implement community development strategies, programs and projects; 
• to capitalize on the existing transportation infrastructure and create new multi-modal transportation networks; 
• to provide a mixed-use downtown setting to include residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, parks, open space, cultural, civic and other uses; 
• to create and enhance Village gateways; 
• to improve streetscapes and create a pedestrian friendly “walkable” environment; 
• to achieve the adaptive reuse of vacant buildings where appropriate, or to rebuild for that purpose; and 
• to create sustainable development by implementing smart growth and green building design elements in an economically viable plan.