Discover a wide range of concepts, tools, and techniques to help communities achieve their planning goals. Hard copies of these topic papers are available through your Regional Planning Commission and partner organizations for distribution to local land use officials.
The Land Use Planning Implementation Manual serves as a practical guide for putting local and regional plans into action. It outlines key strategies for translating community visions into real-world results through effective zoning, capital budgeting, and development regulations. Designed for municipal officials, planners, and board members, the manual provides step-by-step approaches, examples, and best practices drawn from Vermont communities.
Whether used for training, reference, or implementation support, this manual remains a cornerstone resource for strengthening local planning capacity across Vermont. Download the full manual package or browse the resources listed below to explore individual sections and tools.
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