The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) has released the First Public Hearing Draft of the 2026 Chittenden County ECOS Regional Plan, which combines the Regional Plan, Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, and Enhanced Energy Plan for Chittenden County, for a 30-day public comment period concluding with a hybrid public hearing on January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm on Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84698154768 (Call in: +1 309 205 3325 | Meeting ID: 846 9815 4768) and in the Main Conference Room at the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (110 West Canal Street, Suite 202, Winooski, VT 05404) pursuant to Title 24 VSA, Chapter 117, 23 CFR Part 450, and 13 CFR 303.6.
A copy of the draft 2026 Chittenden County ECOS Regional Plan, a report documenting conformance with the goals established in 24 V.S.A. 4302 and the plan elements established in 24 V.S.A. 4348a, and a description of any changes to the Regional Future Land Use Map, are available at CCRPC’s office (110 West Canal Street, Winooski, VT 05404), and on the CCRPC website: https://www.ccrpcvt.org/ecosengagement. For more information, questions or to submit written comments, contact Taylor Newton, CCRPC Planning Program Director, by mail, or by email (tnewton@ccrpcvt.org) in the 30 days prior to the public hearing.