WRC to Host Land Use Planning Online Workshops for Municipal Officials in May and June
The Windham Regional Commission will be hosting three Land Use Planning workshops in May and June 2026 focusing on strategies for implementing Town Plans, what towns can do to support housing development, and the land use decision making process for municipal boards. The workshops will be recorded and posted on WRC’s website.
Implementing the Town Plan – Regulatory & Non-Regulatory Strategies
Tuesday, May 19th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
This training will focus on different regulatory and non-regulatory approaches for towns to implement their Town Plans, including zoning and subdivision bylaws, ordinances, and capital planning. This training is primarily geared towards Planning Commissions, Selectboards, and municipal staff. This will be a joint training provided by staff from the Windham Regional Commission and the Bennington County Regional Commission.
Workshop recording: click here
Workshop presentation slides: click here
What Can Towns do to Support More Housing?
Wednesday, June 10th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
This workshop will focus on steps towns can take to create favorable conditions for more housing in their communities, including local planning and regulatory strategies. This training is primarily geared towards Planning Commissions, Selectboards, and municipal staff.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87057495581?pwd=VnbhStTxjWMtSqGjNIUpr08y5QXmdG.1
Meeting ID: 870 5749 5581
Passcode: 626301
Land Use Application Review and Decision-Making Process
Tuesday, June 16th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
This training will focus on best practices for reviewing and making decisions on land use applications, and the importance of following due process requirements. This training is primarily geared towards Development Review Boards, Zoning Boards of Adjustments, and municipal staff.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89749670931?pwd=JPJZg60aN07damPgbjjSMKxiQXNJlR.1
Meeting ID: 897 4967 0931
Passcode: 900088