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Comprehensive Plan

The Comprehensive Plan is the result of a multi-year process that, to date, has resulted in two documents - The Lexington We Want: the First Four Elements, adopted by the Planning Board in 2002; and The Lexington We Want - The Transportation Element, adopted by the Planning Board in 2003.  These documents appear below, broken down into sections with individual links.

 

   The Lexington We Want - the First Four Elements

        Overview
                    Participation Process
                    Executive Summary
                    The Lexington We Want

         Elements:

Picture of Lexington Center Street View  Land Use                                
Picture of Dunback Meadow  Natural and Cultural Resources
Picture of Brookhaven Housing for Elderly  Housing
Picture of Farm Stand  Economic Development

       Implementing Actions
       Appendix 1
       Appendix 2
          

       Maps:

map of desired land use outcomes Desired Future Outcomes Map of existing historic districts and possible limited preservation areas Existing Historic Districts and Possible Limited Preservation Areas
map of preserved open space Preserved Open Space Map of Below Market Housing in Lexington: Source of Affordability Below Market Housing in Lexington: Source of Affordability
map of recommended acquisition Land Recommended Acquisition Land Map of Below Market Housing in Lexington: Size and Location Below Market Housing in Lexington: Size and Location
Map of Natural Resources in Lexington Natural Resources in Lexington Map of Lexington Center: Opportunities and Constraints Lexington Center: Opportunities and Constraints
Map of National and State Register: Designations of Historic Significance National and State Register: Designations of Historic Significance Map of Hayden Avenue: Opportunities and Constraints Hayden Avenue: Opportunities and Constraints
Map of Hartwell Avenue: Opportunities and Constraints Hartwell Avenue: Opportunities and Constraints

     

    The Lexington We Want -Transportation Element 

    (link to entire document)

       Executive Summary

       Project History and Context

       Existing Conditions

       Strategies

       Implementing Actions

 

     Presentations to Town Meeting
       
2001 Town Meeting Presentation

          2002 Town Meeting Presentation 

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