Comprehensive Community Plan
On March 25, 2015, the Town Council and Planning Board approved the 2015 Comprehensive Community Plan. The Plan was written with input from the public and town boards and commissions, as well as the Planning Board's assessment of issues facing Barrington. State approval was granted in May 2015, and is valid through May 10, 2025.
The Comprehensive Community Plan sets the Town's goals and policies addressing a wide range of issues, including housing, land use, transportation, parks & recreation, community services & facilities, and environmental protection. The Plan provides a basis for zoning, development/subdivision standards, capital improvement budgets, State grant applications and Town policies.
2015 Comprehensive Plan
You can view the current (2015) Comprehensive Plan by following this link:
Comprehensive Community Plan (2015)
Public Meetings
Workshop - October 29, 2014
The Planning Board and Town Council held a workshop to discuss the draft on Wednesday, October 29, in the Council Chamber at Town Hall, 283 County Road.
Public Workshops - Sept. 2014
The Planning Board sponsored three public workshops to present and receive feedback on the working draft. The workshops were held as follows:
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7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 2014. Hampden Meadows School. 297 New Meadow Rd
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7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014. Atria Bay Spring Village
147 Bay Spring Ave. 2nd Floor Activities Room -
7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014. Nayatt School 400 Nayatt Rd.
Subcommittee Meetings
The Planning Board has formed three subcommittees to work on the update. Additional meetings will be held throughout the process, including community outreach meeting, as the Plan takes shape.
Housing & Neighborhoods / Economic Development
October 11, 2013
November 22, 2013
January 27, 2014
Minutes
April 21, 2014
Minutes
Open Space & Recreation / Natural Hazards / Natural & Cultural Resources
November 12, 2013
June 9, 2014
August 28, 2014
Minutes
Community Services & Facilities / Circulation / Energy
September 26, 2013
October 21, 2013
October 23, 2013
November 5, 2013
April 29, 2014
Minutes
June 12, 2014
Information
Housing & Neighborhoods
Presentation: Capture Existing Houses Strategy
Community Profile - Demographics (source: Providence Plan)
Community Profile - Housing (source: Providence Plan)
Demographic Trends - 2000, 2010 Census
Population Projections through 2040
Low-Moderate Income Housing Unit Count
Economic Development
Community Profile - Economy (source: Providence Plan)
Employment by Sector - Barrington, RI
Circulation
Community Profile - Transportation (source: Providence Plan)
Traffic Counts, Roadways, Sidewalks
Community Services & Facilities
School Enrollment History & Projections
Community Profile - Public Safety (source: Providence Plan)
Community Profile - Infrastructure (source: Providence Plan)
Community Profile - Education (source: Providence Plan)
Community Profile - Health (source: Providence Plan)
Natural & Cultural Resources
Open Space & Recreation
Town of Barrington Open Space Plan
Barrington Town Beach Management Plan
St. Andrews Farm Management Plan(Town park)
Hampden Meadows Conservation Area Management Plan
Energy
Town of Barrington Strategic Energy Plan
Natural Hazards
Floodplain Mapping Tool (RIEMA)