Barnstable on the Move

• A new vision for Barnstable

  Cape Cod’s largest town sees opportunity in arts, culture, mixed-use development and professional services focused around nearby water amenities

• Business climate is improving

  Once held back by restrictive town zoning and strict county regulation, Barnstable is beginning to attract smart growth downtown

• Can Hyannis compete?

  Growing village-style destinations ignite intense competition as downtown Hyannis pushes to reinvent itself around its harbor

• Barnstable villages aim smaller

  Centerville, Craigville Beach and other Barnstable neighborhoods move toward small-scale commercial and residential development

• A cultural destination for the Northeast

  A new performing arts center could make Barnstable a cultural hub for the region

• Independence Park shifting to health care

  Originally planned to attract well-paying manufacturing jobs, Cape Cod’s largest industrial park evolves with the times.

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