*Master Plan*

After years of hard work, the new Master Plan was adopted in 2022. 

Some highlights from the goals and actions of our Master Plan include:

  1. Balancing the Town’s rural and scenic character with the need for economic development;
  2. Attracting younger residents and families by supporting the next wave of retail and commercial investment;
  3. Preserving open space and agricultural land, while providing a housing supply that meets various demands – particularly of affordability;
  4. Promoting enhanced water quality and water conservation in light of the fact that we lack a public sewer system and based on future drought risks;
  5. Ensuring that our departments, namely the Department of Public Works, has the resources it needs to service current and future populations;
  6. Aligning our public services and facilities, including our recreational assets, with the evolving needs of our residents – including our aging population;
  7. Leveraging nature-based solutions in preparing Sterling for the impacts of climate change; and
  8. Expanding pedestrian, bicycle, and trail networks to encourage more active transportation modes that promote public health and also reduce transportation-related emissions.

To review the 2022 Master Plan, please click here.

And if you'd like to read the original Master Plan from 1962, please use the link below.