VNRC's Wal-Mart Work Continues in Earnest

VNRC continues to work with partners in St. Albans and Bennington to stop Wal-Mart from building oversized and out-of-place stores that threaten our downtowns and environment. The world's largest retailer needs several permits before it can move forward, and VNRC is deeply involved in each piece of the puzzle. Here's the latest scoop...
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VNRC’s Smart Growth Goals for the 2008 Legislative Session

VNRC has long advocated for smart growth strategies that drive development towards town and city centers and help safeguard Vermont’s rural, working landscapes. Act 250 is one of Vermont’s most important tools to accomplish smart growth land use planning goals. In the 2008 legislative session, VNRC is advocating targeted adjustments to Act 250 that strengthen the state’s ability to create transit-oriented communities and protect valuable farm and forestlands outside town centers.
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