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The Future Township
Vision for Northville Township:
In 2040, Northville Township is a community that:
Has maintained an exceptional quality of
life for its residents through its diversity of
neighborhoods, preserved trees and green open
spaces, convenient and safe access to parks and
pathways, and first-rate public safety and other
Township services.
Has successfully struck a balance between
residential and commercial development to
sustain the small-town charm and character of
the community.
Guiding Principle 1: High-Quality
Northville Township will be a high-quality place
to live that maintains its small-town community
feel, abundance of trees and open spaces, mix of
neighborhood types, award-winning school system,
and an array of amenities and activities.
Guiding Principle 2: Connected
Northville Township will be connected through a
network of roads and pathways that safely and
efficiently move residents to the places they need and
want to be.
Guiding Principle 3: Appealing
Northville Township will be an appealing community for
everyone – from young families to seniors that would
like to age in place – by offering a range of attainable
housing options.
10 NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP Master Plan
While The Northville Township Today report provides
background and insights about Northville Township as
it is today, this Future Township portion of the Master
Plan focuses on Northville Township as it intends to be
in the years ahead. These aspirations are presented in
topic areas that are central to Northville Township’s
physical growth and development as listed earlier in
this Introduction. Each topical section highlights key
issues and considerations followed by a Framework for
Action portion. A final section on plan implementation
considerations, priorities, and procedures rounds out the
Future Township portion of the plan.
VISION AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES
A vision is a broad statement of what a community hopes
and intends to be in the future. It offers a picture of that
future to provide inspiration, motivation and a framework
for more detailed planning and decision-making. The
Vision Statement formulated with the Plan Steering
Committee and the community is in the box to the left.
A guiding principle expresses a basic value or operating
policy that will apply regardless of the course of action
ultimately chosen. In essence, guiding principles frame
how an organization goes about pursuing its mission.
These principles should be consulted when making crucial
decisions and when evaluating the results of previous
decisions and actions.
Guiding Principle 4: Safe
Northville Township will be safe for residents and
visitors, through continuing support for highly-rated
police and fire services as well as measures to increase
comfort and reduce risk when driving, biking and
walking.
Guiding Principle 5: Green
Northville Township will remain green, prioritizing
existing trees and open areas, pursuing opportunities
for added park land and enhanced public spaces when
considering new development and redevelopment, and
ensuring all residents have access to these destinations.
Guiding Principle 6: Forward-Thinking
Northville Township will be forward-thinking as it
prepares for the future, ensuring the type and location
of growth and redevelopment is managed in a way that
adds value to the community and expands the tax base
and work opportunities within the Township.