Some
of the Benefits of OSRD
Some
of the Benefits of OSRD
(Compiled by Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management):
Economic
Reduces
infrastructure and maintenance costs
Reduces
demand to acquire new public parkland
Maintains
local character
Environmental
Protects
unique or fragile habitats
Reduces
the pollution impacts of stormwater runoff
Promotes
aquifer recharge
Provides
opportunities to link wildlife habitats
Conservation
values are part of the planning process
Can
further goals of open space and community development plans
Social and Recreational
Reduces
isolation and sprawl
Enhances
New England community character
Promotes
community involvement
Provides
neighborhood trails with an interconnected network of trails and open space
Can
be combined with 40 B, the local initiative program, to be an alternative to
comprehensive permit to achieve affordable housing accreditation
For the Developer and Realtor
Streamlines
plan review process; reduces time and costs
Adds
valuable amenities that can enhance marketing and sale prices
Increases
resale value; homes in OSRD subdivisions have shown to appreciate faster than
those in conventional subdivisions
Provides
flexibility to encourage developers to create "Green Neighborhoods"
Decreases
site development costs by designing with the terrain
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