What is planWTB?

planWTB is a community planning process designed to help people who live, work and play in Waterbury choose the future they want for the community. In 2024 and 2025, Waterbury's Planning Commission will host a series of activities and events designed to:

• Gather broad public input about Waterbury

• Build a vision for our future, looking 20 years ahead

• Make choices and define strategies for Waterbury's land use, economic development, environment and community

• Lead to a new community-supported Town Plan

• Build community and momentum for taking action

Per to state statute, Waterbury's current plan will expire in 2026 and therefore needs to be reviewed, revised and adopted a new reflecting the current trends, needs, and desires of the community.

The town plan covers topics including: 

• Land Use; 

• Transportation;

• Utilities, Facilities & Services; 

• Economic Development; 

• Natural Resources;

• Energy;

• Historic & Cultural Resources; 

• Housing;

• Flood Resilience & Hazard Mitigation;

• Recreation;

• Local Government 

What will be happening and when?

The planWTB process will include several distinct phases and many activities and opportunities to participate. Read more about the Timeline >

• Fall & Winter 2024-25: Data gathering, community survey & visioning 

• Spring-Summer 2025: Topic-based workshops​ and defining actions 

• Fall-Winter 2025: Plan drafting & review

How does this impact me?

This process and Waterbury's new town plan will impact everyone who lives, works and plays in town. We will be drafting a 20-year vision for Waterbury, which will help to prioritize decisions and articulate the future we want for our town. That will lead to a new Town Plan, which will guide everything from development decisions to investments in infrastructure, municipal services and recreation offerings, strategies for economic development and conservation and more. Your participation is essential to making sure the final plan reflects the vision and priorities YOU have for YOUR town.

Will my input really matter?

Yes. We are committed to running a process where everyone’s ideas matter and everyone has a chance to be heard. Likewise, community members should openly and respectfully listen to each other’s ideas. We’ll offer a wide range of opportunities for people to share input.  We can’t guarantee that the final plan will align perfectly with your ideas and opinions, but we can guarantee that your input matters. We’ll work to create a final plan that balances everyone’s priorities and needs.

Where can I find existing plans and documents?

The Town of Waterbury's Planning & Zoning Department webpage contains:

• 2018 Town Plan 

• 2018 Town Plan Maps

• 2018 Town Plan Appendix: Energy Plan 

• 2013 Town Plan Survey Results