The purpose of the MRVPD is to “carry out a program of planning for the future of the Mad River Valley. The planning program shall be directed toward the physical, social, economic, fiscal, environmental, cultural and aesthetic well being of the member Towns and its inhabitants” (MRVPD Articles of Agreement, 1985).
MRVPD’s work focuses on providing planning and technical assistance services to its member towns (Warren, Waitsfield & Fayston) to enhance well-being among all communities, build capacity, and ensure that the towns evolve in ways that meet their defined needs and goals.
- Planning Assistance & Consultation:
- Town Plans
- VT Downtown Association Designation Program Assistance
- Flood Hazard Mitigation Planning
- Leadership in Creation of MRV Moves Active Transportation Plan (2016)
- Community Dialogue Facilitation
- Data Collection, Analysis, & Reporting:
- Creation of Annual MRV Data Reports
- Creation of 2017 Housing Study
- Assistance in commissioning 2014 Economic Study
- Assistance commissioning Vermont Downtown Action team (VDAT) Reports for Waitsfield & Warren
- Advocacy among State-wide Agencies & Grant Organizations
- Mapping Projects (Trail Network, Parcel Data, Water/Wastewater)
- Staffing Committees; Hosting Meetings
- Organizing Workshops for Community Visioning, Skills Building, & Planning
- Grant Assistance:
- Helped bring $108k in grants to the MRV in 2017, totaling $3.36 million since 2009
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Support (Street Improvements, Parks & Recreation, Cultural Facilities)
- Application to Building & General Services (BGS) Grant for Unified Trailhead Kiosk Project (2018)
- See MRVPD Grant History in Detail here
- Property Transfer/Acquisition Support
- Provision of Resource Archive for Community/Municipal Use
- Municipal Engagement for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: A tool for municipalities and local leaders who are looking to expand the vibrancy of their communities.