For example, he believed that growth should be focused within the sewer core and the Town Center. He voiced concern with growth in the rural areas. Torti discussed the emphasis of growth in the Town Center versus the Susie Wilson Road area. A Essex is a thriving community with continuing economic and residential growth while remaining true to its rural character. Growth is concentrated in the existing sewer core and focused in the Town Center to encourage a pedestrian-friendly community that is attractive to live in and be a destination for goods and services for neighboring communities.
Compact growth helps preserve open space for agricultural, recreational and conservation purposes.
Improvements in infrastructure and public transportation will positively influence traffic flow and volume. In the second paragraph, Durfee proposed deleting the last sentence. The Commission agreed. Torti suggested recognizing the State Tree Farm property in this section. It is not intended that Essex becomes a dominant growth center for the County.