• Does the housing plan address housing needs across a broad range of incomes and propose a variety of housing to respond to identified needs?
• Does the plan provide the land protection needed to sustain the water supply for the intended growth of the community?
• Does the community's plan for future land protection help connect open space parcels to create larger tracts of land for recreation, scenic landscapes or resource protection?
• Does new development require additional municipal services?
• Is the development "in the right place" (e.g., access to infrastructure and services, transit, shopping, etc.)?
• Does the CD Plan match quality of life objectives inherent in the community's Vision Statement?
• Does new development require automobile dependency? Is it/could it be accessible through pedestrian walkways or bike paths?
• Do any identified transportation improvements benefit more than one municipality?
• Are proposed transportation improvements in keeping with the community's vision (i.e. scenic roads, stone bridge v. metal bridge?
• How will the plan affect other communities in the region and is it consistent with the Regional Policy Plan?
• Does the plan provide the protection needed to sustain the water supply for all communities that are participants in the plan?
• Does the plan provide for open space acquisition to help connect open space parcels to create larger tracts of land or protect natural resources that may transcend municipal boundaries?
• Has development been sited in the best place taking into consideration municipal services available, access to transportation, etc. regardless of jurisdictional boundary?
• Has housing been provided that considers the housing needs of the region?

Once the CD Plan for a community or communities is completed, participants should develop a list of actions necessary to implement the plan. These actions will involve such areas as::

The types of changes needed will range broadly in subject matter and depth. Multiple solutions will likely be needed to achieve housing creation, open space and resource protection, economic development, and transportation objectives.