Commercial/Tourist District 3 Revitalization Study December 2009 Town of Sturbridge , MA z Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) 2 Washington Square - Union Station Worcester, MA 01604 wvemscmrpcorgCommercial Tourist District Revitalization Study -2-VI Vu VI Commercial Tourist District Revitalization Study Table of Contents Introduction Corridor Description Map Study Outline Vision Existing Conditions Introduction, Existing Land Uses Key Elements Conclusions Social and Cultural Resources Natural Resources Introduction Quinebaug River Ponds Other Resources Conclusions Existing Documents and Planning Materials Introduction Current Zoning Provisions Planning Goals Conclusions Economic Development Potential Introduction Jobs by Sector in Sturbridge Recent Activity Conclusions Recommendations Goals and Recommendations Summary Potential Funding Sources Appendices Commercial Tourist District Revitalization Study -3-