For Vendors
October 31, 2024
Request for Proposals (RFP):
Regional Plan of Conservation and Development
MetroCOG is responsible for drafting, maintaining, and updating the Regional Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). The Regional POCD makes recommendations for “land use, housing, principal highways and freeways, bridges, airports, parks, playgrounds, recreational areas, schools, public institutions, public utilities, agriculture and such other matters as will be beneficial to the area.” (Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 127 § 8-35a).
Since the last MetroCOG Regional POCD update in 2015, the State of Connecticut has introduced new requirements for Regional Plans of Conservation and Development. These include provisions to “promote abatement of the pollution of the waters and air of the region” and “consider the need for technology infrastructure in the region” (CGS Chapter 127 § 8-35a). As a coastal region, MetroCOG’s plan shall be designed to “reduce hypoxia, pathogens, toxic contaminants and floatable debris in Long Island Sound” (CGS Chapter 127 § 8-35a). Encouraged, but not required is the exploration of energy-efficient patterns of development, the use of solar and other renewable forms of energy, and energy conservation within the plan.