In Middlebury, over 150 residents participated in the “Greater Middlebury Climate Economy Initiative” process with support from 36 visiting resource team members. Over 70 volunteers joined task force groups that will work to: Advance public transportation, facilitate more ridesharing, and make Middlebury and surrounding towns the best possible place for biking and walking; Increase staff…
A healthy Vermont economy has traditionally relied on a strong sense of heritage, individuals’ ingenuity, businesses that always retain their entrepreneurial spirit, and the distinct character of our rural communities. In 2006-2007, with major support from Jane’s Trust, VCRD piloted the Creative Communities Program (CCP) to offer an opportunity for towns, villages, and cities around…
From 2007 to 2008 the Council on the Future of Vermont traveled around the state holding public forums and met with farmers, nurses, students, veterans, seniors, businesspeople, advocates, low income and working Vermonters. These meetings were in both large public forums and smaller focus groups. One public forum was held in every county and over…
The Middlebury Creative Community Report summarizes the public meetings and brainstorming sessions and lists resources for the following priority projects chosen through the process: Establish a Business Incubator; Establish Middlebury as a Pioneer in Alternative Energy Production and Management; Found a Community Creative Economy Umbrella Association; and Make Better Use of the River.