Kristine Lott

The committee discussed the Economic Mobility and Opportunity Co-Design process for four communities in Chittenden County, focusing on entrepreneurship, attainable housing, and civic participation. Key topics included strategies for improving access to business resources and capital, the need for transparent communication, plans to address regulatory barriers for small businesses, and the development of a community academy to train members on municipal structures. The committee also touched upon potential partnerships to support small business development and reviewed the project's timeline and funding sources.

The committee meeting covered a range of transportation-related topics. Discussions included statewide TAC coordination, updates on the transportation bill and budget from VTrans, and a review of population, employment, and household forecasts for the region. The committee also received an update on ongoing work from CCRPC interns, including traffic counts and infrastructure inventories. Additionally, members were provided with resources on ADA and Title VI compliance for local agencies, and an update regarding the completion of VTrans 2026 town highway maps.

This Transit Oriented Development Master Plan for the Town of St. Albans provides a roadmap for guiding sustainable growth and development within its Northern and Southern Gateway Districts. The plan focuses on three strategic frameworks: establishing mixed-use walkable centers, enhancing the multi-modal mobility network, and protecting and integrating natural and open space systems. The goal is to transform underutilized areas, address pressing housing needs, preserve natural and heritage resources, and improve overall quality of life through compact, connected, and financially viable development.

This plan outlines a coordinated framework for downtown Rutland, envisioning it as a complete, walkable neighborhood supporting year-round living, working, and gathering. The strategic direction focuses on improving mobility and downtown connectivity, reinvigorating the public realm and its unique character, and creating a greater density of walkable and mixed-use development, including a target of 850-1,000 new housing units. The overarching goal is to strengthen connections, repair the urban fabric, and reinforce downtown's role as the civic and economic heart of the city and region.

This Phase II document of the Milton Downtown Masterplan provides a roadmap for developing town-owned properties within the Downtown Business District to establish a vibrant, walkable, and accessible downtown core. It details two central development concepts: a 'Main' Street and a Central Green, alongside a design for the Hourglass Town Green, and a comprehensive stormwater strategy. The plan also outlines an action strategy for the town's role in supporting investment and building momentum for the new downtown, with a vision to replicate traditional main street features, prioritize diverse housing, and integrate community-focused green spaces.