New On-Line Toolkit Available for Community Development and Planning

Pathways to Planning is a new on-line tool to help communities diagnose and address their planning issues and needs. The tool, which was developed by the Orton Family Foundation and the Vermont Forum on Sprawl, covers eight key topics, including development patterns, transportation, natural resources and the environment, historic resources, open space, agriculture, the town center and housing.

After completing a series of questions in each of these areas, users are offered advice and resources aimed at their community’s particular needs and circumstances. Access the tool at http://www.surveycafe.com/VtForum/entry.asp.