Long-term Planning

cover page2014-2023 Comprehensive Plan

Parks & Recreation Playbook 2030


STRATEGIC PLAN

The purpose of this plan is to create a roadmap for the City of Andover to guide future policy priorities and decisions. The plan addresses four critical topic areas: sports and parks; economic development and quality of life; communications and marketing; and community engagement. The plan will help guide the city’s financial decisions, resource allocation and project priorities moving forward. The planning effort was enhanced through citizen participation in the development of goals, objectives, and strategies. The process was inclusive and resulted in developing mission and vision statements, values, and goals and strategies to advance that vision. 


2014-2023 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The 2014-2023 Comprehensive Plan defines the general location, character, extent and relationship of future land uses.  It promotes the desired pattern and character of growth.  Generally, the plan sets out the public policies governing future physical, social and economic development efforts.  It presents the relationship between population, natural resources and transportation, and how they impact growth and development.  The plan was developed by City officials, other public entities, the business community and the citizens of Andover.


PARKS & RECREATION PLAYBOOK 2030

This plan assesses existing park and recreational facilities, analyzes community needs, determines objectives, suggests implementation strategies and establishes priorities and budgets for components of the park system over a 10-year period.  This plan aims to help the City develop a park system that meets both current expectations and future demand.  The plan reflects the input of City officials, other public entities, the business community and the citizens of Andover.