Resources, Plans, and Data Library

Many documents, plans, and data contribute to the development of a comprehensive plan. This page has been prepared to serve as a resource for many of the documents that have contributed to the development of Lexington Next 20>>>.

(Some documents are large and may take several moments to download)

2002/2003 Comprehensive Plan 

The Lexington We Want, is divided into two documents (below). Part One includes sections on Land Use, Natural & Cultural Resources, Housing, and Economic Development. Part Two includes sections on Transportation.

The Lexington We Want, March 2003

• Executive Summary
• The Lexington We Want
• Land Use
• Natural and Cultural Resources
• Housing
• Economic Development
• Implementing Actions
• Appendix 1 – Principles of Sustainability
• Appendix 2 – Public Comment
• Participation Process

The Lexington We Want: Transportation Element, June 2003

• Full Document 
• Executive Summary
• Project History and Context
• Existing Conditions
• Strategies
• Implementing Actions

Other Municipal Plans

Lexington has a series of plans and reports that are required by M.G.L. or the State. These plans and reports are referenced within the 2002/2003 Comprehensive Plan, in addition to Lexington Next. 

Open Space & Recreation

Lexington’s open space and park system is a precious and limited resource that has grown over the years to provide a wide variety of opportunities for local and area residents. This Plan presents open space goals, objectives, and actions that will guide the Town’s open space and recreation philosophy, planning, and management through 2021

• Open Space and Recreation Plan, 2015 update

Public Facilities Master Plan

The Town of Lexington’s Public Facilities Department is working on a public facilities master plan. To learn more about Public Facilities, please visit https://www.lexingtonma.gov/public-facilities

Housing Production Plan, 2014

In 2014, the Town of Lexington partnered with MAPC to prepare a housing production plan (HPP) to help the community better understand the local housing need and demand, development constraints and opportunities, and set a vision for future affordable housing

https://www.lexingtonma.gov/sites/lexingtonma/files/pages/2013_03-10_lexington_hpp_final_draft_10-16-15.pdf