Bennington County Plans Five Year Regional Blueprint
Bennington County's new regional plan outlines five year guidance focusing on limiting development to existing villages and neighborhood clusters, curbing strip development, and protecting prime agricultural lands. Roadside commercial areas serve existing businesses. Public hearings planned in Manchester and Bennington with formal approval by the BCRC on August 19.
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Greg Burke
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Regional plan guidance for urban centers and rural development
The policy prioritizes high density growth in Bennington and Manchester Urban Centers while directing expansion to existing urban cores. It promotes intensive use of planned commercial and industrial districts, safeguards rural areas, and limits sprawl. Rural roadside commerce, residential clusters, and conservation areas are outlined with density ranges and open space incentives.
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Bennington County Vermont Regional Planning Plan
The Bennington County Vermont Regional Planning Commission presents its regional plan detailing land use priorities, transportation improvements, housing strategies, and environmental safeguards aimed at guiding growth and development across the county.
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