Economic Development & Planning
Industrial Park Planning for the Region
Potential site studied as part of the regional study of potential industrial park sites in Franklin County. Click to see enlarged version
Project Overview
Potential site studied as part of the regional study of potential industrial park sites in Franklin County. Click to see enlarged version
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Industrial park planning ensures the most efficient use of public financial resources and existing infrastructure, while encouraging appropriate development patterns in keeping with the residents' vision for their community. The FRCOG monitors the current tenancy of the six existing planned industrial parks in Franklin County and conducts planning activities to address future needs. An example of this, is the 2003 document "An Inventory & Analysis of Industrial Park Properties in Franklin County" created by the FRCOG.
Current Activities
The FRCOG was awarded a Smart Growth Technical Assistance Grant by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environment Affairs to conduct a Regional Industrial Park Study. The Regional Industrial Park Study examined four potentially suitable locations to determine possible sites for the next planned industrial park in Franklin County. The study evaluated environmental constraints, available infrastructure, and other suitability factors for the proposed locations.
Future Plans
The two most favorable sites according to the Study were located in Greenfield and Montague. The FRCOG staff will assist these communities with the next steps towards developing a new industrial park in the region.
Page last updated on 12/18/2007 .