2010-12-06 Battle Green Draft Master Plan

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Ô»¨·²¹¬±² Þ¿¬¬´» Ù®»»² ß®»¿ Ü®¿º¬ Ó¿¬»® Ð´¿² ïîñêñîðïð public hearings held throughout the community. This data shaped the decisions presented in this Master Plan. Town meeting of 2010 voted to have the Tourism Committee hire a consultant to formalize the Master Planning process. Specifically, the Town voted to: 1.Create a Master Plan with immediate, intermediate and long-term visions based on broad community input. a.Define the Battle Green Area, what it should look like in 50 years and what uses should be allowed b.Develop guidelines for making informed decisions for design standards, traffic flow, and parking c.Update Rules and Regulations for approval 2.Put in place a stewardship structure/oversight committee to ensure the plan is followed. 3.Identify a public-private funding strategy to implement the plan 4.Develop an annotated bibliography of all prior reports/resources on the Battle Green The recommendations that follow were designed to create a unified vision for the Battle Green for the next 5-10 years and provide the framework for what the area should look like in 50 years. Its successful implementation, however, will require the approval of the Selectmen, Town Meeting, and the Historic Districts Commission, the funding support of its citizenry, and its implementation by There are numerous town committees responsible for discreet aspects of the Battle Green. The Board of Selectman governs its use, and enforces its rules and regulations. The Historic Districts Commission is responsible for maintaining its historic integrity. The Tourism Committee is responsible for managing and promoting its visitation. The Cary chives. The Tree Committee works with the Superintendent of Grounds to manage the tree program. Other town committees serve their individual roles. The Chamber of Commerce runs the Visitor Center. The Lexington Historical Society manages Buckman Tavern though a long-term care arrangement with the Town of Lexington. The Town staff is responsible for design, installation and maintenance of its landscape, its roads, and its infrastructure. Managed by committee, with policies shaped by its citizenry, this national shrine is a complex piece of real estate whose governance is almost as complicated as its physical features and its use. The Battle Green and its surrounding historic properties is a very special place, different from all other public parks and recreational fields in Lexington. As such, some activities and events might not be appropriate here. Building a cohesive and coordinated design standard for this area, based on its historic landscape vocabulary, can help to visually define this area and set it apart from other parks. Enforcing its rules and regulations will enforce its proper use and respect. Ð¿¬ Ü»·¹² ÔÔÝ Ð¿¹» ê