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Regional Strategic Plan
The Plan identifies priority development and preservation areas throughout the region and includes the following elements: land use, infrastructure, environmental resource protection, and housing and economic development.
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At Home in Greater Lowell
At Home in Greater Lowell is a ten-year regional housing strategy being developed by the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) in collaboration with its nine member municipalities.
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Greater Lowell Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
The Greater Lowell Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan (GLBPP) is a collaborative effort to improve walking and biking infrastructure across our region. The project kicked off in February, 2025 and will conclude with a final report in the winter of 2026, followed by the development of conceptual plans for one or two priority links in the spring of 2026.
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Greater Lowell Digital Equity Plan
Closing the digital divide is a key aspect of achieving equity. The Greater Lowell Digital Equity Plan is a strategic document motivated by a vision of a region without a digital divide and ultimately focused on advancing that vision by providing practical recommendations.
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Greater Lowell Vision Zero
Greater Lowell Vision Zero includes key strategies and performance metrics to measure annual progress on reducing serious injuries and fatalities.
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Merrimack River Revive
The Merrimack River Revive is a regional project that helps communities understand flooding and water quality across the Merrimack River watershed. Led by NMCOG with the Northern Middlesex Stormwater Collaborative (NMSC), the project brings together cities and towns to plan for flooding, protect water resources, and support more equitable solutions across the region.