April 25, 2013
How Towns can Figure Out How They Stack Up — News courtesty of VTDigger Montpelier, Vt – A new checklist is now available to help towns rate whether or not they are economically, environmentally, and socially resilient. The Vermont Natural Resources Council today released The Resilient Communities Scorecard, which builds on the Smart Growth Scorecard […]
April 18, 2013
Vermont League of Cities and Towns Spring Planning and Zoning Forum is planned for May 22nd at the Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT. This event offers participants a chance to discuss pressing issues in municipal planning and zoning with officials from across the state. The workshop will provide a dynamic mix of legal information, […]
April 5, 2013
Comment’s on Vermont’s housing and community development priorities due May 2, 2013 Curious about Vermont’s housing and community development priorities for 2013 or how they are developed? The 2013 Action Plan of Vermont’s Consolidated Plan outlines the state’s plans for spending the $10 million received each year through four HUD programs. The plan is available […]
Title: BioFinder for Vermont Planners Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT Join us for a Webinar on April 10! BioFinder is a new online tool identifying areas that contribute to Vermont’s biological diversity. This webinar will focus on using this tool for municipal natural resources planning. Space is limited. […]
Upcoming online trainings will cover a variety of topics, from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) basics through specifics of elevation certificates, and are presented by STARR staff, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and State organizations. Many of the courses are eligible for CEC credits for Certified Floodplain Managers. To register for a course or […]
April 1, 2013
SAVE THE DATE: Vermont Economic Development Summit Posted March 12, 2013 Please participate in this important kick-off to the creation of a statewide economic development strategy! Make your voice heard by participating in this gathering of Vermont’s leading business minds for a day of panel discussions and breakout sessions on the opportunities and challenges of […]
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) 5th Round The State of Vermont has received an extension from FEMA for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) in connection with Tropical Storm Irene. The Vermont Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) is now accepting HMGP applications from towns and agencies in all Vermont counties in connection […]
March 28, 2013
CVRPC will be working with the Town of Northfield to design several storm water remediation projects that the Town can then implement. These projects serve the purposes of protecting water quality and supporting mitigation of stormwater impacts. The Agency of Natural Resources’ Department of Environmental Conservation is funding the project with a grant from the […]
March 26, 2013
The Community Planning and Revitalization team has updated the Village Center Designation Application Guidelines (and attached) to be more user-friendly and accessible. We hope you find the new document helpful and share it with your local municipalities to improve the village center designation application process. Please note there are a few small changes to the […]
FEMA officials announced Wednesday that the deadline for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) applications related to Irene has been extended to September 1. Vermont will establish its own deadlines for municipalities and other eligible applicants to meet FEMA’s deadline. The extension allows better use of available funding, according to Irene recovery officer Dave Rapaport. HMGP […]