A diverse group of organizations, businesses, and institutions today announced the formation of a new…
Category: Smart Growth
Talking Smart Growth from Montpelier to Washington D.C.
From Kate McCarthy, VNRC Sustainable Communities Program Director Each year state and regional smart growth…
Community Planning Month Reading List
Community Planning Month wraps up today, but it’s never too early to start getting ready…
Happy Community Planning Month – Our Top 5 Resources!
October is National Community Planning Month! Community planning helps shape sustainable, vibrant communities, and this…
Community Planning Toolbox Updated: Strip Development
In a rural state like Vermont, it might be tempting to assume we don’t experience sprawl…
We Did It! Exit 4 Land Conserved
Update, 8/17: Now that the land at Exit 4 has been conserved, we’re ready to take…
Act 250 fight at Exit 4 leads to one-time conservation opportunity in Randolph, Vermont
Conservation and citizen groups work to raise $1 million by June 15th. In May of…
Exit 4 Open Space Conserved with the help of VNRC, Partners
VNRC works with landowner to change sprawling development plans to conservation deal.
VNRC Applauds Appointment of Katie Buckley to Head Department of Housing and Community Development
VNRC’s commends Governor Scott’s appointment of Katie Buckley to serve as Commissioner of the Department…
Landmark Decision on Land Use
By Brian Shupe A recent decision of the Vermont Supreme Court made news by effectively…
Burlington Town Center Redevelopment Can Bring Environmental Benefits
By Brian Shupe Environmental advocacy organizations aren’t typically known for standing up for development projects,…
Big Victory for Regional Planning, Act 250
The Vermont Supreme Court issued a decision today overturning a Vermont Environmental Court decision that…