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[DRAFT] for discussion purposes only - enhance emergency preparedness and resiliency planning; - ensure first responders are equipped to respond to increasingly frequent extreme weather events, including extreme heat, severe storms, flooding, and extreme cold; - improve pedestrian, bicycle, roadway, and traffic safety; - strengthen coordination between infrastructure planning and emergency response needs; - support disaster preparedness, continuity planning, and hazard mitigation efforts; and, - reinforce public safety investments that contribute to long-term community stability and quality of life. Public safety recommendations should support resiliency, preparedness, accessibility, operational effectiveness, and coordination among Village, Town, County, and regional partners. (11) Focus on Implementation and Accountability The Village intends for the Comprehensive Plan to function as an actionable implementation tool rather than solely a policy document. The final plan should include: - clear implementation priorities; - recommended timelines; - identification of responsible entities; - potential funding and grant opportunities; - zoning and policy recommendations; - positioning the Village competitively for state, federal, county, and philanthropic grant opportunities, including programs related to downtown revitalization, infrastructure, sustainability, housing, transportation, and economic development, including potential participation in programs such as the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and NY Forward; - measurable benchmarks where appropriate; and, - practical strategies that can realistically be implemented over time. 3. Desired Planning Process The Village seeks a planning process that is: - highly collaborative; - visually engaging; - accessible to residents; - transparent and well-communicated; and, - grounded in meaningful public participation. Public engagement should extend beyond traditional hearings and may include: