Plans & Studies

  • City street scene with historic multi-story brick buildings, American flags, trees, parked cars, a street lamp, and a church steeple in the background.

    North Adams Vision 2030 Plan

    The North Adams Vision 2030 comprehensive plan guides the work of municipal departments and focuses on community needs by a charting a course across multiple policy areas, including economic development, housing, infrastructure, and open space and recreation.

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    2013 Master Plan

    A 2013 study commissioned by the North Adams Partnership to envision a greener, more connected, walkable, and bikeable downtown North Adams.

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    Route 2 Overpass Study

    The Route 2 Overpass Study will consider past planning efforts, analyze the flow of cars and people in and around downtown North Adams, and explore transformative alternatives to the overpass that support connectivity, mobility, and downtown revitalization.

  • Cover page of a housing plan document titled "A Home for Everyone," featuring a map of Massachusetts with photos of diverse people and housing scenes. The document is authored by Governor Maura T. Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll.

    A Home For Everyone

    A comprehensive housing plan for Massachusetts, developed by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities.

  • Cover page of a report titled "A Housing Vision for the Berkshires" with an illustration of various houses, a hot air balloon, and trees, indicating a regional housing strategy for Berkshire County.

    Berkshire County Regional Housing Strategy

    This report provides a set of immediate and long term strategies to address housing that meets the needs of all Berkshire residents.

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    Housing Needs Assessment

    Detailed information on the state of existing housing stock and clarifies the need for senior, accessible, and affordable housing in North Adams.

  • A city street with a dedicated bike lane, a group of people standing and talking on the sidewalk, and cars driving on the road. Trees and buildings line the street, with a bright, sunny sky overhead.

    Bike & Pedestrian Plan

    Published in 2021 and led by the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission and the City of North Adams, this plan advances efforts and recommends a path forward to greatly enhance both the walkability and bikability of the city’s downtown core.

  • Black and white illustration of a historic multi-story building with large arched windows, trees, streetlamp, and a storefront sign reading 'Morawk since 1938' against a blue sky.

    Downtown Cultural District Plan

    Downtown strategic plan that aims to suggest improvements to transform Downtown North Adams into a vibrant cultural district for residents and visitors.

  • An aerial map of North Adams showing pathways and landmarks. Walking barriers are marked with orange arrows. Locations labeled J, A, B, C, D near the top and G, F, E, H, I near the center and bottom of the map.

    Downtown Parking Study

    The Downtown North Adams Parking Study, presented in March 2020, supports ongoing planning efforts by addressing access in Downtown.