The Town Redevelopment Agency (RDA), along with its consultant GZA, are hosting the first public meeting for the Johnson’s Pond Redevelopment Plan on September 25th at the Coventry High School (40 Reservoir Road) from 6 PM to 9 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to solicit input on the draft Redevelopment Study Area Boundary. The Redevelopment Study Area Boundary considers those lands influenced and affected by the conditions at Johnson’s Pond Dam, as well as local and regional access points to potential recreational opportunities around the Pond. This is the first step in the Redevelopment Plan process.
The RDA is preparing this Redevelopment Plan for Johnson's Pond (a/k/a Flat River Reservoir) to enhance access and amenities, and provide for long-term maintenance and improvements to infrastructure to support public recreational use of the Pond. In addition, the Plan seeks to foster the ecological stability of the reservoir environment, promote tourism, and ensure stable reservoir conditions that support a high-quality waterfront environment for residential homes abutting the reservoir.
The Redevelopment Plan must create a public benefit for Town residents by identifying potential redevelopment projects and strategies for public recreation and use of the Pond.