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TOWN OF LEXINGTON <br /> COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE <br /> General Criteria for Project Selection <br /> The Lexington Community Preservation Committee reviews proposals that are eligible for <br /> funding under the Community Preservation Act (CPA), specifically projects for: <br /> • The acquisition, creation, and preservation of open space; <br /> • The acquisition,preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic resources; <br /> • The acquisition, creation,preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of land for <br /> recreational use; <br /> • The acquisition, creation,preservation, and support of community housing; and <br /> • The rehabilitation and restoration of open space and community housing that is acquired <br /> or created with CPA funding. <br /> Preference will be given to proposals that: <br /> • Preserve or utilize currently owned Town assets; <br /> • Preserve the essential character of the Town as described in the Comprehensive Plan; <br /> • Are consistent with other current planning documents that have received wide scrutiny <br /> and input and have been adopted by the Town; <br /> • Receive endorsement by other municipal boards or departments; <br /> • Save resources that would otherwise be threatened; <br /> • Benefit a currently under-served population; <br /> • Serve more than one CPA purpose (especially in linking open space, recreation and <br /> community housing); <br /> • Demonstrate practicality and feasibility to be implemented expeditiously and within <br /> budget; <br /> • Produce an advantageous cost/benefit value; <br /> • Leverage additional public and/or private funds; and <br /> • Provide long-term contributions to the Town. <br /> Category Specific Criteria <br /> Open space proposals that receive preference are those which: <br /> • Preserve and/or restore threatened or deteriorating public lands; <br /> • Permanently protect important wildlife habitat, and areas containing diverse vegetation, <br /> geologic features, and habitat types,particularly those supporting threatened or <br /> endangered species; <br /> • Promote connectivity of habitat and protect or enhance wildlife corridors; <br /> • Provide opportunities for passive recreation and environmental education; <br /> • Provide connections with existing trails or potential trail linkages; <br /> 5 <br />