The Manchester Community Joint Master Plan represents a joint effort between the Village of Manchester and Manchester Township to guide future growth and development in the area.

The Joint Plan establishes long-range recommendations and future planning concepts to maintain the character of the communities as growth and development occurs. Carlisle/Wortman was able to balance the differing needs of the village and the township while creating a thorough Master Plan.

The Master Plan includes goals, objectives, and strategies that can guide the village and the township into the future.

The goals include preservation of rural character, residential land use, commercial land use, industrial land use, natural features, community facilities and services, and transportation. The Master Plan also provides seven key determining factors that embody the community’s vision for the future. This includes a growth transition boundary, the creation of a Downtown Development Authority, and preserving natural features and agricultural land while balancing growth in the village and the township. The Plan allows the two communities to collaborate and grow simultaneously.