PHONE:
401-233-1017
FAX: 401-233-1091
LOCATION:
The Planner's office is located in Town Hall, 64 Farnum Pike, on the
lower level.
FUNCTION:
The responsibility of the Department of Planning and Economic
Development is to work with municipal departments, Town boards and
commissions, local businesses and the public at large to develop and
implement short and long range planning and economic development
projects and initiatives. The Department works to facilitate positive
social change and assist the community in developing and implementing
its vision.
Specifically, the Department of
Planning and Economic Development prepares the Community Development
Block Grant Program application, reviews land development project
proposals, prepares the Comprehensive Economic Strategy Report, and
maintains the Comprehensive Community Plan.
In addition, the Department is the
clearinghouse for data and research for planning projects and community
land use information. The Department also provides staff support to the
Planning Board, Economic Development Commission and Local Advisory
Boards, and provides technical assistance to the Land Trust and
Conservation Commission. The professional planning staff of the
Department provides direct staff assistance to the Town Manager and Town
Council when needed.
Economic
Development Commission
web site
Smithfield Housing
Rehabilitation Program (CDBG)
Application Closing Dates and Monthly Meeting Dates for the Planning
Board
Application Closing
Dates have been revised as of March 31, 2008 |
