2015-2017 Grant Cycle
Waitsfield, Warren, Fayston and Moretown- Mad River Valley (MRV) Moves Active Transportation Plan
The MRV Moves Active Transportation Plan developed a unified, multi-town, watershed-wide vision for recreational trails and non-motorized transportation facilities, examining how they integrate with economic development, enhance visitor experiences, enhance residents’ quality of life, and improve transportation choices. For more information, contact Joshua Schwartz, joshua@mrvpd.org.
Total Project Cost: $75,000
Grant Funds Awarded: $67,500
Final planning documents here.
West Rutland and Rutland Town- Smart Growth Connection Plan
The Smart Growth Connection Plan identified transportation improvements, streetscape enhancements, redevelopment scenarios and business development opportunities that supported improved safety and encouraged non-motorized travel along a traditionally auto-centric corridor. For more information, contact Mary Ann Goulette, mgoulette@westrutlandtown.com.
Total Project Cost: $80,000
Grant Funds Awarded: $72,000
Final planning documents here.
Vergennes- Downtown Basin Master Plan
The Vergennes Downtown Basin Master Plan utilized a Complete Streets approach to improve transportation and parking in the downtown, complete a downtown land use and market analysis to help prioritize infrastructure investments, and will create a redevelopment plan for Vergennes Falls Basin and Riverwalk. For more information, contact Adam Lougee, alougee@acrpc.org.
Total Project Cost: $70,000
Grant Funds Awarded: $40,500
Additional Local Cash Match through ACRPC: $25,000
Final planning documents here.
2016-2018 Grant Cycle
Chester- Rediscover Chester Village Center Master Plan
The Town of Chester developed a master plan for the designated village center and created strategies for streetscape enhancements, economic development and village revitalization. For more information contact Julie Hance, jhchester@vermontel.net.
Total Project Cost: $70,000
Grant Funds Awarded: $63,000
Final planning documents here.
Montpelier- Montpelier Complete Streets Design Guidelines & Road Typologies
The City of Montpelier developed complete street design guidelines in order to more effectively plan for and accommodate multi-modal transportation. For more information contact Mike Miller mmiller@montpelier-vt.org.
Total Project Cost: $50,000
Grant Funds Awarded: $45,000
Final planning documents here.
Springfield- Main Street Corridor Streetscape Master Plan
The Town of Springfield created a downtown streetscape plan for Main Street and identified strategies to connect to the river, improve parking option, and provide bicyle and pedestrian improvements in downtown. For more information contact Tom Yennerell, tosmanager@vermontel.net.
Total Project Cost: $75,000
Grant Funds Awarded: $67,500
Final planning documents here.
2017-2019 Grant Cycle
City & Town of St. Albans- Route 7 Livability Connection Project
The City and Town of St. Albans developed a plan to improve safety and accessibility along Route 7, strengthening the connection between the downtown and its northern commercial and employment centers, and improving transportation options for the region’s most vulnerable. For more information, contact Ned Connell Ned Connell nconnell@stalbanstown.com or Chip Sawyer, C.Sawyer@stalbansvt.com.
Total Project Cost: $60,040
Grant Funds Awarded: $54,036.
Final planning documents here.
Town of Brighton-Island Pond Village Revitalization Project
The Island Pond revitalization plan provided a roadmap to improve the village streetscape, prioritized future investments, and created more opportunities for residents and tourists to walk, shop, and enjoy the scenic beauty of Island Pond. For more information, contact Joel Cope, joeltcope@comcast.net.
Total Project Cost: $70,040
Grant Funds Awarded: $63,036
Final planning documents here.
Windsor- Connecting the Right Side of the Tracks- Revitalization Plan
The Town of Windsor created an action plan to guide downtown commercial and industrial redevelopment, improve housing affordability in surrounding neighborhoods, and explore ideas to reconnect to the Connecticut River - making Windsor a great place to live, work and do business. For more information, contact Robert Haight, robertdhaight@comcast.net.
Total Project Cost: $69,920
Grant Funds Awarded: $62,928
Final planning documents here.
2018-2020 Grant Cycle
Hyde Park Town & Village- Connect Hyde Park
The Town and Village of Hyde Park will develop a master plan that provides the community with an action plan that will help the community invest in its future by improving walking and biking, promoting economic development and encouraging community engagement. This project seeks to improve safety in the village, and to take advantage of the Lamoille Valley Rail trail, one of the most exciting opportunities for outdoor activity in the state. Utilizing this information, the Action Plan will inform and guide the capital budgets for the Town Highway Improvements and the Village sewer, water, and electric utilities.
Total Project Cost: $70,000
Grant Funds Awarded: $63,000
Project webpage: www.connecthydeparkvt.org
Final planning documents here
Danville- Village to Village Project
The ”Danville Village to Village” plan will create a development plan to better connect activity centers with local commerce through marketing and town infrastructure improvements. The activity centers lie along an East/West corridor that is connected by Vermont Routes 2 and 15 and the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. The plan will examine opportunities for improved parking, traffic flow, pedestrian safety, trail access, and potential upgrades to culturally important buildings. This plan will inform the capital plan and future investments, and serve as a basis for awarding of additional grant money for projects that can improve access to attractions, businesses, and recreational opportunities.
Total Project Cost: $70,000
Grant Funds Awarded: $63,000
Project webpage: www.v2v-danvillevt.org
Final planning documents here
Village of Enosburg Falls- Vital Village Project
The Enosburg Falls Vital Village Project will promote economic development and community health-focusing on strengthening the tourism and recreation economy and developing a coordinated marketing identity for the Village Center. Concepts will explore streetscapes and community enhancements in and around the designed village such as promoting complete streets, access management, improved multi-modal connections, beautification, wayfinding, and storefront façade enhancements.
Total Project Cost: $60,000
Grant Funds Awarded: $54,000
Project webpage: www.enosburgvitalvillage.org
Final planning documents here
2018-2020 Grant Cycle
Fairlee - Route 5 Corridor Plan
The Route 5 Corridor Plan will improve walking and biking infrastructure, better connecting the village and the Connecticut River and its recreational assets.
Middlebury - Downtown Master Plan
The downtown master plan project is to enhance the streetscape through green stormwater infrastructure and identify steps to improve the connection to Otter Creek and revitalize the designated downtown.
Northfield - Master Plan
The master plan will better connect Northfield’s villages to each other, to Norwich University and to their recreational centers by enhancing the streetscape and improving the water quality of the Dog River.