A Comprehensive Land Use Plan (“Comprehensive Plan”) is a municipality's most important statement of its future intentions for the use of property within its geographical area. It is the document interpreted and applied by Planning Boards in each city and town when applicants request approval for new subdivisions or other developments.The Comprehensive Plan assesses and sets goals for housing, economic development, natural and cultural resources, community facilities, open space, and circulation. It designates those parts of the city where changes are intended and similarly, confirms those areas of the city that are intended to be preserved as they are.