The Hancock Economic & Community Development Plan

The Hancock Village Board approved the newly completed Economic Development and Revitalization Plan at a special Village Board meeting on December 30, 2009.

The Plan was developed by community development expert, Alan Sorensen of Planit Main Street, Inc., who had been hired by the Village of Hancock and the Hancock Partners to produce the plan. Sorensen emphasized that formal adoption of the plan would enable the Village to qualify for grants.

Some have called the plan “a guide for the future”. The plan would help focus development into designs approved by the Village.

The Hancock Partners endorse The Hancock Economic & Community Development Plan. It is vital for the economic growth and well being of the greater Hancock area.

We invite you to view the entire "Plan" and offer any comments you might have.

You may download it here in PDF format.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1- Introduction
Chapter 2 - Gateway & Corridor Improvements
Chapter 3 - Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization.......download 4 MB

Chapter 4 - Parks & Recreation/Civic Centers
Chapter 5 - Downtown Revitalization....................................download 5.9 MB

Chapter 6 - Economic Development
Chapter 7 - Land Use Law Considerations..........................download 2.9 MB

Chapter 8 - Implementation Strategy and Timeline..............download 1 MB

APPENDICES
Appendix A - Population & Housing Trends
Appendix B - Public Participation

Maps:
Major Gateways………….................................................. 6
Neighborhoods...……………............................................ 20
Pedestrian System/Sidewalk Conditions…….................... 23
Parkland & Trails……..................................................... 27
Empire Zone & Water System…………….................... 49-50
Existing Land Use………………………………………....….. 56
Existing Land Use & Zoning…………………….................. 59