From the City of Burlington:
PlanBTV: 2050 is a collaborative, citywide effort to shape Burlington’s future. For the first time, four major City departments are coming together with to create one comprehensive vision for the City of Burlington:
- Office of City Planning: Updating Burlington’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan
- Department of Public Works: Updating and expanding the 2011 Transportation Plan
- Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront: Updating the 2015 Parks Comprehensive Plan
- Community and Economic Development Office : Developing a new comprehensive, citywide economic development plan
By combining these efforts, PlanBTV 2050 will move beyond department boundaries to craft a holistic, long-term vision that reflects how Burlingtonians actually live, work, and move through the city.
Why Plan?
Burlington is a city of just under 45,000 residents who are proud to call the city their home. It is often defined by its:
- Strong connection to Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains
- Dynamic arts, culture, and food scenes
- Mix of long-time Vermonters, domestic migrants, and New Americans
- Anchoring institutions like the University of Vermont, Champlain College, and UVM Medical Center
But Burlington also faces serious challenges:
- A chronic housing shortage impacting citywide affordability
- An ongoing climate emergency with unmet sustainability goals
- A need for a more equitable, resilient economy
- National and local social and political shifts that must focus on equity and inclusion
planBTV 2050 will establish a vision for highly connected communities where proximity to all that makes life great is never farther than a short walk, roll, ride or bus ride away. This planning effort is our chance to build on what makes Burlington great while responding directly to these interconnected challenges.
Creating a Shared Vision
Join the planBTV: 2050 team for the start of the Neighborhood Visioning process! These workshops will set the stage for the upcoming Comprehensive Plan by bringing neighbors together to share ideas, values, and priorities for the future of the community.
Register for a Visioning Workshop Here!
South End
- 5:30 – 7:30pm | Monday, October 20th
- BCA Community Room, 405 Pine Street
Old North End
- 5:30 – 7:30pm | Thursday, October 23rd
- Old North End Community Center
Downtown + Waterfront
- 5:30 – 7:30pm | Monday, October 27th
- Community Sailing Center, 505 Lake Street
East End
- 5:30 – 7:30pm | Thursday, October 30th
- Schmanska Park Barn, 63 Grove Street
New North End
- planBTV: 2050 is kicking off in coordination with the planBTV: New North End neighborhood planning process, which has been underway since January. Check out planBTV: NNE for more information!
For more information visit: https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/1135/planBTV-2050
.png)
