Case Studies

Are you interested in seeing how other Vermont communities have implemented smart growth policies? This section of the Toolbox features community case studies, the lessons they have learned and the tool they used to accomplish their goals.

The photograph of the featured community in the left menu bar lets you know you are in the Case Studies section of the Toolbox.  Each case study begins with a “Community Overview” that provides information about the municipality, such as population, size, and the issues they are facing. It is followed by “Tools You Can Use” that features the Tool, why the community implemented it and how it has helped. There is a “Lessons Learned” section to help you avoid the mistakes made by others. You will also find related Issues and Tools on the left hand menu bar.  

If you know of a case study we should include in the Toolbox, please e-mail Serena Parnau or call us at (802) 864-6310.

Case Studies

Access Management-Charlotte
Adaptive Re-use-Waitsfield
Conditional Use Review-Fairfield
Downtown Designation-Bellows Falls
Economic Development Plan-Waitsfield
Forest Reserve District-Bennington
Implementation Plan-Montpelier
Meadowland Overlay District-Warren
Overlay Districts-Charlotte
Road Corridor Visual Analysis-Route 7
Scenic Byway Program-Moretown
Smart Growth Scorecard-Waterbury
Subdivision Regulations-Fletcher
Subdivision Regulations-Norwich
Transfer of Development Rights-Stowe
Tree Ordinances-St. Johnsbury
Village Design Guidelines-Manchester

Community Map

Coming Soon:

Accessory Apartments - Montpelier

Adaptive Re-use - Hardwick

Design Control District - Bennington

Historic Preservation Regulations - Calais

Land Conservation - Shoreham

Municipal Plan - Pownal

Public Engagement - Jericho