Top Priorities for Commission Action
Building from the community priorities identified at public forums in the fall of 2023, these are specific projects the Commission will focus on in the coming months. This list will be adjusted based on progress and other opportunities identified. Click on each project for more detail.
RIVER Improvements
Identifying and Supporting the Most Effective Flood Mitigation Projects
Montpelier Action Plan for Local Emergency
Creating a community approach to immediate response and recovery
Develop a River Edge Master Plan for Montpelier
Engage Regional Conversations
Supporting and Engaging in Regional Conversations & Collaboration
Perform a Survey of Downtown Buildings as a First Step Towards Making Them More Flood Resilient
Additional priorities
for ongoing attention:
Work to ensure that Vermont's state capitol has a full-service post office located downtown
Work with the city and other partners to transform the 5 Home Farm Way parcel into a model where strategies are deployed to maximize flood height reduction benefits
Initiate and support the Montpelier Disaster Recovery Network focused on the health and well-being of those Montpelier residents experiencing hardships as a result of the flood
Develop both residential and business "Recovery Tool Kits" designed to provide clear and consistent guidance and checklist to support disaster response
Facilitate community learning about our watershed and the modern and effective strategies to reduce high-water events in Montpelier