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Ten years ago, OneCape was launched to address the region's pressing water quality challenges, with a focus on wastewater management. A decade later, the progress is evident, but the scope has expanded. This year's Summit highlighted the successes of the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund and focused on advancing efforts to protect our vital freshwater resources.

Housing, one of Cape Cod's most pressing challenges, was a major focus at OneCape 2024. Throughout the conference, speakers urged local leaders to collaborate on solutions to create more affordable, attainable housing for year-round residents. The event also showcased innovative ideas from national experts, from infill design to parking reform, as key strategies for tackling the region’s housing cris

This Regulatory Update provides a status on projects currently under review by the Cape Cod Commission. Visit www.capecodcommission.org/regulatory for a full overview of our Regulatory program and answers to frequently asked questions.   

The Center for Coastal Studies will continue to monitor water quality in the waters surrounding Cape Cod.

Addressing the challenges of downtown Chatham’s parking and traffic flow, Commission staff proposed a range of potential solutions at a meeting held on July 30, 2024, aimed at improving parking, safety, and multimodal accommodations along Main Street.

The Cape Cod Vision Zero Action Plan, a pathway to a safer future, will include a systematic crash analysis and set of solutions to tackle the root causes of all crashes, emphasizing those involving bicyclists, pedestrians, and other non-motorists. The Action Plan will consider a range of low-cost, high-impact regional strategies such as bike light distribution, updated pedestrian signal equipment, and significant infrastructure improvements at key locations. Completing the Action Plan will make all fifteen Cape Cod towns eligible for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Implementation Grants to leverage federal funding to implement strategies.

The Cape Cod Commission has developed a set of model wetlands and zoning regulations to mitigate and adapt to coastal changes. These new regulations build upon the existing coastal resilience bylaw and set higher standards for zoning regulations than those required by FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program. They also create cohesive local regulations and permitting across various boards and commissions. 

The Cape Cod Commission looks forward to welcoming you to OneCape 2024 for two days of exciting discussions focused on Cape Cod’s most pressing issues. Topics for this year’s summit will be cross-cutting for both days and include sustainable and equitable development, economic opportunities, natural and water resources protection, climate action, and community resilience.  Sessions will highlight local, regional, and national successes and opportunities for innovation. 

OneCape features speakers from Cape Cod and across the country who share their unique perspectives and transferable strategies that can drive positive change to support a vibrant and resilient region. 

This Regulatory Update provides a status on projects currently under review by the Cape Cod Commission. Visit www.capecodcommission.org/regulatory for a full overview of our Regulatory program and answers to frequently asked questions.   

A status on projects currently under review by the Cape Cod Commission.