THE TOWN OF RED HOOK THREE POINT STRATEGY
TO ENHANCE RURAL CHARACTER AND THE TAX BASE

GOAL: Enhance the tax base and the rural character of small hamlets and villages surrounded by open farm and forest land, with a distinct edge between settlements and surrounding countryside, as identified in the Town's adopted Comprehensive Plan and Open Space Plan

OBJECTIVE: Protect open spaces and significant environmental resources

Recommendations:

• Update and adopt environmental maps
• Use conservation subdivision design conservation easements and TDR.
• Implement the Trails Plan

OBJECTIVE: Concentrate development in and adjacent to the Villages of Red Hook and Tivoli and the hamlet of Upper Red Hook

Recommendations:

• Identify development districts and adopt regulations that promote well designed, mixed use, tax positive development in those districts

OBJECTIVE: Ensure effective planning to enhance rural character

Recommendations:

• Provide municipal entities with clear direction, training, resources and advice
• Enhance rural character and the tax base through regional planning

OBJECTIVE: Ensure a stable tax base

Recommendations:

• Address potential impacts of development on school capacity and taxes