Vergennes Downtown-Basin Master PlanLandWorks, in collaboration with Toole Design Group and Doug Kennedy Advisors, was engaged to complete a master plan of the Vergennes Downtown and Basin areas. Vergennes received a Strong Communities, Better Connections grant in 2015 that had three major goals – improve transportation connections; develop the Basin’s draw as a recreation and … Read More
North Danville Community Plan LandWorks was retained by the Town of Danville to assist the Planning Commission in developing a plan for the future of North Danville Village and surrounding area. The work plan included public meetings, assisting working groups comprised of local residents, review of the Town Plan and bylaws, creating opportunities for public … Read More
Pownal Growth CenterSmall businesses and restaurants were once at the heart of Pownal’s village centers. Unfortunately, like other communities across Vermont, the Town experienced a sharp decline in economic activity with cutbacks, plant shutdowns, and layoffs occurring in the major industrial and commercial enterprises. It was the Town’s desire to bring new industry and suitable commercial businesses back to Pownal to expand … Read More
Intervale Land Use Planning & WayfindingLandWorks was retained by the Intervale Foundation to undertake a land use planning process and develop a comprehensive Master Plan for the land use and circulation system of the Intervale Center and its facilities, amenities, and farming areas. LandWorks undertook a comprehensive inventory of existing conditions and programs, met with … Read More
Shawangunk Mountain Scenic ViewsIn a national search, LandWorks was selected to undertake a ground-breaking project involving 11 municipalities surrounding the unique Shawangunk Mountain Range to develop a guide for protecting scenic resources. The collaborative public planning and analysis process that led to the creation of the publication Scenic Resources in the Shawangunk Mountain Region – … Read More
UVM Master PlanLandWorks has cultivated a long term relationship with the University of Vermont and LandWorks’ Principal, David Raphael, has been on the Faculty of the School of Natural Resources since 1983. For the innovative Campus Master Plan, adopted in 1999, LandWorks facilitated retreats for the Campus Master Planning Committee, assisted in presentations to the … Read More
Stowe Master PlanLandWorks has been involved with Stowe Mountain Resort for almost a decade. The firm has provided master planning, permitting and technical design services to the Mount Mansfield Company in the preparation of the SMR 2000 Community Plan for the Future of the Mountain. LandWorks helped to orchestrate innovative community planning workshops which brought … Read More
Shelburne Built EnvironmentLandWorks was retained by Shelburne Historic Preservation & Design Review Committee and Town of Shelburne to prepare “Landscape and Views Maps” that identify areas of the built environment in Shelburne that are visually sensitive to change and development. Based on research, field work, and extensive analysis, two sets of maps were produced. Visual Analysis Maps graphically represent a number of … Read More
Vergennes Municipal PlanIn the City of Vergennes, we worked collaboratively with the Planning Commission to completely rewrite their Municipal Development Plan. The city had seen significant change over the past decade, from extensive renovation in infrastructure to expansion of its commercial and retail base and needed to develop a clear strategy and vision for how this development would continue. The community wanted … Read More
East Charlotte Village PlanLandWorks was retained by the Town of Charlotte to develop an inclusive and engaging public process pursuant to the development of a Master Plan for the East Village area of the Town. Development pressures have been increasing throughout the community and the Town’s Planning Commission designated the East Village area as a future potential growth area for the … Read More