Route 1 Corridor Study                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

2025 Report

The Town of Westerly developed a plan to revitalize the Route One Corridor. The overall goal of this study was to encourage the type of development that improves functionality and reflects Westerly’s character and charm. The Route One Corridor Study provides assessment and strategic actions for six general topic areas, which include travel, infrastructure, aesthetics, housing, economics, and development regulation.

- Click here to view the Route One Corridor Synopsis


- There will be a public hearing to discuss amendments to the Comprehensive Community Plan: 2020-2040, incorporating Land Use Policy for future redevelopment of the Route One Corridor on November 4th, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

- Click Here to read more about the proposed 2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendments ahead of the Planning Board's public hearing.

HISTORY OF THE PROCESS

The study involved the following steps that were completed from Winter 2021 through Fall 2022.

Rt 1 Timeline Graphic

Westerly Route 1 Corridor Plan

  1. Westerly Route 1 Corridor Plan (No Appendices)

Appendices to the Plan

  1. Appendix A - Route 1 Existing Conditions
  2. Appendix B - Route 1 Public Engagement
  3. Appendix C - Route 1 EDC Survey
  4. Appendix D - Route 1 ARB Summary
  5. Appendix E - Route 1 Goals and Policy Review Checklist
  6. Appendix F - Route 1 Market Analysis

Planning Board Recommendation to Town Council of Route 1 Corrdidor Plan

  1. Planning Board Recommendation for Implementation

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Contact the Town of Westerly Office of Planning at (401) 348-2550 with any questions.