The City of Amesbury proudly announces the release of its highly anticipated 2030 Master Plan, crafted by the dedicated members of the "I AMesbury 2030" task force. This comprehensive strategic roadmap charts the course for sustainable growth, community development, and enhanced quality of life as we look to the future. 

"The 2030 Master Plan reflects our shared vision for a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive Amesbury. By working together, we can realize our collective aspirations and ensure a thriving community for generations to come. I look forward to seeing the goals presented becoming a part of our daily operations and consideration when preparing yearly budgets. I sincerely thank the Task Force members for their commitment and dedication, even through a pandemic", said Mayor Kassandra Gove

The "I AMesbury 2030 Master Plan", produced by a task force of community stakeholders and Amesbury residents represents an inclusive, community-driven initiative that harnesses the collective aspirations, concerns, and ingenuity of residents, businesses, and stakeholders. This collaborative effort embodies the essence of Amesbury's spirit, resilience, and commitment to a prosperous future. Along with co-chairs Mary Chatigny and Brittany Steingesser, task force members Peter Frey, Peggy Green, Ann McKay, Jonathan Miller, and Michael Woo spent over 3 years dedicating their time to see this to completion.

“I found this Master Plan process to be one of the most inclusive projects I have ever worked on. From the engagement with our community via surveys, summits, presentations, pop ups, etc., I learned so much about who we are, where we want to go and how to get there.  I look forward to the city guiding us as a community to actualizing our hopes through the implementation of this plan. Finally, a big thank you to my fellow task force members for a job well done”, said Mary Chatigny, I AMesbury 2030 Co-Chair.  

The unveiling of the new master plan marks a significant milestone for Amesbury, setting forth a visionary blueprint to guide decision-making, policy formulation, and investment strategies across various sectors. Key elements of the plan include Recreation & Open Spaces, Learning & Education, Arts & Culture, Mobility, Infrastructure, Economic Development, Housing, and Municipal Operations. Each element was looked at and evaluated through three different lenses comprised of Equity, Health, and Resilience & Sustainability. The city invites all stakeholders to engage actively in the implementation process and play a vital role in shaping the community.

The I AMesbury2030 Task Force intends to present the master plan to the Planning Board at their next scheduled meeting on April 22^nd where it is expected to be adopted into action. I AMesbury 2030 Co-Chair, Brittiany Steingesser said, "The I AMesbury 2030 task force saw the incredible potential in Amesbury's future, and we've created an actionable master plan to achieve it. It has been an honor to draft this master plan and I cannot wait to see where the city is in 2030."

For more information and to access the full "I AMesbury 2030" Master Plan, please visit www.amesburyma.gov/214/I-AMesbury-2030.