Orleans: Behind the Scenes

Episode 42: Laying the Foundation | Zoning for the Future of Orleans


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In this episode of Orleans Behind the Scenes, co-hosts Mia Baumgarten and Amanda Converse sit down with George Meservey, Director of Planning and Community Development, and Elizabeth Jenkins, Assistant Director, to break down a topic that directly shapes how Orleans looks and feels: zoning.

Orleans is undergoing a major Zoning Modernization Project focused on the downtown area, aiming to simplify the rules, encourage smart development, and support a more vibrant year-round community. George and Elizabeth explain what zoning is, why our current rules need updating, and how new regulations - like form-based zoning -could improve walkability, housing options, and economic vitality.

Whether you're a resident, business owner, or just curious about how your town works, this conversation sheds light on one of the most powerful tools local government uses to plan for the future.

Zoning Modernization Project webpage: orleans.ma.us/1676/Zoning-Update-Downtown-Orleans

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