Planning

Preservation Burlington: Restoration of Vermont Dairy Barn 11/07/2012

Monthly call in show hosted by Preservation Burlington. Rachel Jolly, Director of Women's Programs and AmAndA S GriGGs, Carpenter & Safety Instructor, both with Vermont Works for Women, speak about the restoration efforts of the Maille Barn by Vermont Works for Women.

Burlington Development Review Board 11/07/2012

Information on the Burlington Development Review Board is under the City's Planning and Zoning Office.

Fall Conference of the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission 11/02/2012

Draft ECOS Project Regional Plan is presented. The ECOS Project – a 2 year regional sustainability initiative funded with a $1 million grant from the HUD Sustainable Communities Project.

Plenary session discussion of Chittenden County's key issues and needs by sector, including economic development, housing, natural resources, and energy.

The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission is the primary agency providing the staff support for this endeavor. The project represents a once in a generation opportunity for the Chittenden County region to address long-term sustainability by developing a vision, goals and strategies that promote appropriate governance and development while ensuring social equity for the region’s population.

The results of the effort will be used in updating the Burlington Legacy Plan, the County’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), the Chittenden County Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the Chittenden County Regional Plan. This initial meeting will introduce the project Steering Committee, review the partnership agreement and project work plan including proposed public engagement activities.

Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 11/01/2012

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month. Meeting place: Greek Orthodox Church 600 South Willard Street.

Preservation Burlington: Walking Tours and Lakeside Cemetery Tour 10/25/2012

Monthly call in show hosted by Preservation Burlington.

Burlington Wards 4 & 7 NPA Meeting 10/24/2012

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to empower citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies facilitate communication between the citizens of Burlington and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 4 & 7 meet the third Tuesday of the month. Meeting place: Robert E. Miller Community Center 130 Gosse Court.

Fall 2012 Steering Committee Meeting - Regional Sustainability Project (ECOS) 10/24/2012

The Steering Committee of the ECOS Project review revised analysis reports. In addition, the draft indicators are presented, kicking off the public review period scheduled for February and March, 2012. The ECOS Project – a 2 year regional sustainability initiative funded with a $1 million grant from the HUD Sustainable Communities Project.

Burlington Ward 5 NPA Meeting 10/18/2012

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to empower citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies facilitate communication between the citizens of Burlington and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward5 meet Department of Public Works Building, 645 Pine Street.

Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission 10/17/2012

The Chittenden County Reginal Planning Organization (CCRPC) promotes cooperation among the 19 municipalities of the Chittenden County region.

Burlington Development Review Board 10/16/2012

Information on the Burlington Development Review Board is under the City's Planning and Zoning Office.

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CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!