Latest Ideas

Council on the Future of Vermont

The Vermont Council on Rural Development did a great project this year through their "Council on the Future of Vermont". You can view their report here, which includes ideas about Vermont community, economy, youth and education, transportation, public safety and more. It's a great place to start when thinking about where our state is going, and where we could go.

As they say in their summary statemtent, "About once a generation Vermonters have paused from their daily concerns and seasonal politics to take part in statewide conversation that consider where we are, where we are going, and the realities and trends that will influence our common future."

We feel like this is definitely the moment in our generation to have that conversation, and to set off boldly toward that future.

Comments (2)add comment

Michael Stoner said:

...
I believe Vermont can become the world leader in developing a sustainable and (primarily) organic food system. What would this look like? Not quite sure: maybe 3-5 centers of innovation across the state could develop regional solutions to this problem, see what might work in the Champlain Valley or southern Vermont to link consumers and producers more closely and ambitious targets for boosting the amount of local food produced. purchased and consumed in Vermont in the next decade.
 
November 03, 2009
Votes: +0

Tom Debevoise said:

...
Matt, I chaired the Council on the Future and on one hand am very happy to see our report promoted but on the other hope people realize it was strictly and carefully non-partisan.
 
November 02, 2009
Votes: +0

Write comment
smaller | bigger

busy
 
Websites by Simplweb