The Vermont Smart Growth Collaborative is a group of ten highly respected organizations working together to shape and implement smart growth policies and practices around the state.

Our mission is to promote growth and development in downtowns and village centers while protecting Vermont's open landscape.

The Collaborative is supported by its members and by generous grants from the Argosy Foundation, the Jessie B. Cox Charitable Trust, the Ittleson Foundation, the Kelsey Trust, the John Merck Fund, and Eileen and Paul Growald.

Citizens Weign In During Circ Comment Period

The public comment period for the Circ-Williston Draft EIS proposal has ended and over 200 comments were reported. However, public opinion to the draft EIS is evenly divided between those who are in favor of the project and those who do not want it to continue. Comments are available for public viewing at the project's website, www.circEIS.org.

The Circ-Williston Draft EIS examines all of the build and no-build alternatives and the potential impacts of each. Review of the Draft EIS and the public comment period have been an important part of the process in deciding the fate of the proposed circumferential highway. The Conservation Law Foundation, a member of the Smart Growth Collaborative, has coordinated a Circ public awareness campaign. You can also visit their website to find more information about the issue.