Welcome
Welcome to our new website! You'll find the latest information, tools and resources to help you:
- Learn about smart growth and land use issues in Vermont
- Understand the connection between how we use our land and the implications for jobs, housing, economic opportunity and environmental protection
- Stay informed by subscribing to our monthly E-Newsletter.
- Get involved and make a difference in your community's future!
New Online Toolbox Helps Vermonters Plan for Conservation and Growth
Looking for specific examples of zoning, bylaws, community development programs and educational materials that promote smart growth? Our new online Community Planning Toolbox features a variety of land use tools and resources that Vermont communities have used to encourage neighborhood development, revitalize village centers and protect local farms and forests.
Welcome New Staff Members!
We are pleased to announce we have selected Jason Van Driesche as our new Director of Programs, and Mike Miller as a Senior Planner. For the last five years, Jason has been Director of the Clean and Water Program at Upstate Forever, a non-profit conservation and smart growth advocacy organization in South Carolina. Mike has served as a private consultant and Senior Planner at the Lamoille County Planning Commission for the last seven years. More...
Latest News
- Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Kids Guide Available
- 2008 Legislative Session Ends; Bills on Housing, Tax Credits and Current Use Passed
- Can Plug-in Cars Withstand Vermont's Climate?
- Washington, D.C. Launches Bike Share Program
- World Habitat Awards Recognize Champlain Housing Trust
- New Web Tool Tracks Housing and Transportation Affordability
- Long Commutes May Influence Suburban Housing Market