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The mission of the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission is to assist member municipalities in providing effective local government and to work cooperatively with them to address regional issues.
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Blog & Events
Calais Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Kick-Off Meeting
September 25, 2020
Virtual Town Hall on Vermont Rail Plan & Vermont Freight Plan – October 6, 2020 | 4:00-5:00 pm
September 24, 2020
Planning & Zoning Virtual Roundtable – September 30, 2020 | 6:00 pm
September 21, 2020
CVRPC Completes the Transportation Resilience Planning Tool for Municipalities in the Stevens Branch Watershed
September 18, 2020
Notice of Public Hearings – Municipal Plan Reviews
September 4, 2020
Local Government Expense Reimbursement Program (LGER) Application Slides Available
August 28, 2020
LGER Application Info Sessions Coming up – August 20, 21 & 24
August 19, 2020
COVID-19 Local Government Expense Reimbursement (LGER)
August 18, 2020
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – MUNICIPAL PLAN REVIEW
August 11, 2020
Proposed Amendments to the 2016 Regional Plan Hearings Rescheduled
August 6, 2020
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CVRPC Services
List of services provided by CVRPC
Regional Plan
CVRPC’s Regional Plan with the latest amendments was adopted on July 17, 2018.
LEPC#5
LEPC #5 is a regional body that has statutory foundations in hazardous materials planning but plans around all hazards.
Minutes, Agendas & Staff Reports
Commission and Committee meeting minutes, agendas, and staff reports are available for viewing.
Calendar of Events
CVRPC has a calendar of events that is kept updated with date, time, location and additional event information
News
CVRPC publishes weekly news updates as well as a quarterly newsletter that includes articles on location and regional planning information of importance.
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COVID Outreach Information
Link to multiple resources related to COVID-19
Proposed Amendments to the 2016 Central Vermont Regional Plan – REVISION
In accordance with 24 VSA 117 Section §4348(e), the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission is providing notice of a revision to the proposed plan amendment following the first public hearing which took place on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. The final hearing is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 via GoToMeeting. To join from your computer, tablet or smartphone visit: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/552444045 Dial in via phone: (872) 240-3212; Access Code: 552-444-045. Please download the app at least 5 minutes prior to the meeting start: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/552444045.
The revision is to the Regional Center boundary around the City of Montpelier as it appears on the Future Land Use Map. The Regional Center boundary will be extended to include a portion of Northfield Street from the intersection of Route 2 southward to Derby Drive. This area is also within the City’s designated Growth Center.
The proposed amendments being considered will result in the removal the Housing Distribution Plan from the Housing Chapter; and a technical correction to the Regional Center boundary around the City of Montpelier as it appears on the Future Land Use Map. The remainder of the 2016 Central Vermont Regional Plan, last amended in 2018 will remain unchanged. General comments and specific comments with respect to the extent to which the revision is consistent with the goals established in 24 VSA §4302 may be provided in person at the public hearings or submitted in writing by close of business on October 13, 2020 to Clare Rock, Senior Planner at rock@cvregion.com. The revision can be viewed here.
Transportation Resilience in the Steven’s Branch
CVRPC, in cooperation with communities in the Steven’s Branch watershed, has been awarded a grant to add the watershed to the Vermont Transportation Resilience Planning Tool.
The Tool is a web-based application that identifies bridges, culverts, and road embankments that are vulnerable to damage from flood inundation, erosion, and deposition. It estimates risk based on the vulnerability and criticality of roadway segments and identifies potential mitigation measures based on the factors driving the vulnerability. The Tool combines river science, hydraulics, and transportation planning methods.
This Tool will assist communities to be proactive in how they approach infrastructure improvement projects and flood damage resilience.