Planning Commission
Regular MeetingBurlington, VT · June 23, 2026
Agenda
Burlington Planning Commission
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6:30 PM
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In person option available:
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1. Agenda
2. Public Forum
3. Chair's Report
4. Director's Report
5. 802 Homes (10 min.)
Subject 5.1. Jeff Dube with Vermont's Department of Housing & Community
Development will present about the State's 802 Homes catalog.
Meeting June 23, 2026 - Planning Commission Agenda - Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6:30 PM,
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Category 5. 802 Homes (10 min.)
Department Planning
Type
Recommended Action
6. July 14 Meeting - PC Organization Day
Subject 6.1. Staff to remind Commissioners that, as the July 14th meeting is an IZ
Working Group meeting, the Planning Commission will meet from 6:00 pm to
6:30 pm on Tuesday, July 14th, to conduct the annual organizational day
business.
Meeting June 23, 2026 - Planning Commission Agenda - Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6:30 PM,
Burlington Planning Commission
Category 6. July 14 Meeting - PC Organization Day
Department Planning
Type
Recommended Action
7. planBTV New North End Review
Subject 7.1. Staff will present the Urban Design (pages 134 - 183) and Placemaking
(pages 184 - 197) frameworks and related strategies identified within planBTV
New North End. CLICK HERE TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD THE PLAN DOCUMENT.
This follows the Commission's review of the Neighborhood Vision and
Transportation Framework during the May 26th Planning Commission Meeting.
Staff recommends the Planning Commission consider warning a Public Hearing
for this plan following the Commissioner's review and discussion.
Meeting June 23, 2026 - Planning Commission Agenda - Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6:30 PM,
Burlington Planning Commission
Category 7. planBTV New North End Review
Department Planning
Type
Recommended Action
8. Commissioner Items
9. Adopt Minutes & Accept Communications
Subject 9.1. Commissioners to accept any communications and adopt minutes.
Meeting June 23, 2026 - Planning Commission Agenda - Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6:30 PM,
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Category 9. Adopt Minutes & Accept Communications
Department Planning
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10. Adjournment
Packet
Burlington Planning Commission
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6:30 PM
Remote & Virtual Meeting via Zoom
In person option available:
Bushor Conference Room (Room 102), 1st Floor of City Hall, 149 Church St.
To Join the Meeting on a Computer
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Passcode: 658929
To Join the Meeting on a Phone
Number:+1 646 931 3860 US Meeting ID: 979 4188 3790
1. Agenda
2. Public Forum
3. Chair's Report
4. Director's Report
5. 802 Homes (10 min.)
Subject 5.1. Jeff Dube with Vermont's Department of Housing & Community
Development will present about the State's 802 Homes catalog.
Meeting June 23, 2026 - Planning Commission Agenda - Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6:30 PM,
Burlington Planning Commission
Category 5. 802 Homes (10 min.)
Department Planning
Type
Recommended Action
6. July 14 Meeting - PC Organization Day
Subject 6.1. Staff to remind Commissioners that, as the July 14th meeting is an IZ
Working Group meeting, the Planning Commission will meet from 6:00 pm to
6:30 pm on Tuesday, July 14th, to conduct the annual organizational day
business.
Meeting June 23, 2026 - Planning Commission Agenda - Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6:30 PM,
Burlington Planning Commission
Category 6. July 14 Meeting - PC Organization Day
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Department Planning
Type
Recommended Action
7. planBTV New North End Review
Subject 7.1. Staff will present the Urban Design (pages 134 - 183) and Placemaking
(pages 184 - 197) frameworks and related strategies identified within planBTV
New North End. CLICK HERE TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD THE PLAN DOCUMENT.
This follows the Commission's review of the Neighborhood Vision and
Transportation Framework during the May 26th Planning Commission Meeting.
Staff recommends the Planning Commission consider warning a Public Hearing
for this plan following the Commissioner's review and discussion.
Meeting June 23, 2026 - Planning Commission Agenda - Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6:30 PM,
Burlington Planning Commission
Category 7. planBTV New North End Review
Department Planning
Type
Recommended Action
8. Commissioner Items
9. Adopt Minutes & Accept Communications
Subject 9.1. Commissioners to accept any communications and adopt minutes.
Meeting June 23, 2026 - Planning Commission Agenda - Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6:30 PM,
Burlington Planning Commission
Category 9. Adopt Minutes & Accept Communications
Department Planning
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10. Adjournment
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Vermont
802 Homes
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Phase 1: Engagement & Design (Toolkit)
Actions: Homes for All Toolkit, Builders’ Workbook, Infill Case Studies
Status: Completed 2024
Phase 2: Training Curriculum & Cohort
Actions: 101-Level Training; Individualized Technical Assistance; CoP
Status: Ongoing
Phase 3: Pre-Approved Design Access (802 Homes)
Actions: Construction-Ready Pre-Approved Designs
Status: Age-Friendly Housing Workshops in July, Designs in Progress
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802 Homes – Ready-to-Build Catalog of Home Designs
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802 Homes + “Development-Ready” Community Partners
Create a roadmap for other communities by identifying the steps
required to incorporate administrative approvals into bylaws or
Essex streamline existing administrative approval processes
Junction
State-Level Pre-Approval from Div. of Fire Safety
Middlesex
Vergennes
Streamlined Local Permitting and Approval
Rutland
Hartford
City Local Infill Opportunities and Supportive Bylaws
Bellows Falls
Arlington More Homes Delivered
Manchester
802 Homes Partner through Predictable
Toolkit Partner (ph1) Process
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Project Schedule
Development Ready Community Partner Engagement & Catalog / Pattern Book /
Resources Community Resources
Initiation Concept Design
Schematic Design
Catalog
Design Development Launch
Community
Design Construction Documents Event
Infill Statewide
Tours Workshops Survey Dec. ‘26
<< 2025 | 2026 >>
Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
WE ARE
HERE
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802 Homes Designs
10 Home Designs, from Stater Home to 6-Unit, to Accommodate a Variety of Site Types and Housing Needs
The designs will be inspired by historic Vermont homes that already exist in communities.
Railroad Flat Foursquare Back-to-Back Side-By-Side Paired Starter Home
Single Unit Two Units
Triple Decker Village 4 Narrow Lot Stackable Rowhomes
Two Units Four Units Four or More Units Page 8 of 101
Age-in-Place and Universal Design
10 Home Designs, from Stater Home to 6-Unit, to Accommodate a Variety of Site Types and Housing Needs
6/10 Designs Include at Least One Accessible Unit
All Designs Incorporate Elements of Universal Design and Adaptability
Core goal: Create small-scale, well-
designed homes that allow people to remain
in their communities while living in spaces
that are safer, more manageable, and better
aligned with their needs over time.
Railroad Flat Back-to-Back
Single Unit Two Units
Triple Decker Village 4 Narrow Lot Stackable
Two Units Four Units Four or More Units Page 9 of 101
Age-Friendly Housing Workshops
Targeted Outreach with Older Vermonters to Support
Age-in-Place and Accessibility Needs
Please help spread the word!
In-Person
Thursday, July 9th, 6:00 - 7:30pm
BCA Studios, Community Room
405 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 05401
Virtual
Thursday, July 16th, 1:30 - 3:00pm
Monday, July 20th, 9:30 - 11:00am
RSVP to access the Zoom Link
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802 Homes + Off-Site Construction
10 Home Designs, Each Designed Two Ways
The designs will be calibrated to multiple construction methods to support
the diversity of our local builders and varying site constraints.
Platform Framing (On-Site) Panelized (Off-Site) Pods (Off-Site) Volumetric (Off-Site)
Traditional method used to build 2D, most commonly used for Mid-scale 3D, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Room-scale 3D, full room size
homes on-site, often referred to as exterior wall panels, can be finished Laundry rooms, can be used with volumes, in some cases electrical
“stick built”, can work with panelized to variable degrees (pre-insulated, or panelized systems or a stick built and plumbing work can be done in
/ Pods construction finished) base the factory rather than on site
/ / OR
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Benefits of Off-Site Built Housing?
Stonecrop Meadows, Middlebury Builder: Bensonwood / Unity Homes
Builder: Huntington Homes, E. Montpelier Walpole, NH
Speed to Market, Reduced Risk, Cost Savings, Labor Efficiencies, Consistent Quality and Less Waste, Scalability…
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802 Homes + “Development-Ready” Community Resources
Co-Developed with Community Partners to Facilitate Implementation Momentum Statewide
How can municipalities create a predictable, right-sized process for Missing Middle Housing,
infill development, and 802 Homes?
DEVELOPMENT-READY
DESIGN GUIDE
BEST PRACTICES
802 Homes Companion Design Guide Aspirational tool for communities in the pursuit of
• Vermont Missing Middle Home Precedent Guide “development-readiness”
• Infill Site Matching & Design Principles • Municipal Investment Prioritization & Alignment
• Universal Design & Age-in-Place Compatibility • As-of-Right Development Standards Best Practices
• Development Review & Permitting Best Practices
• Checklist-style Guide for Municipal Action and
Investment
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From Design Plans to Built Homes
How Can 802 Homes be a Vehicle for Recalibrating the Housing Delivery System?
Align the system –
building form, local codes,
housing construction,
workforce, infrastructure,
and capital funding –
to make housing
development more
predictable and
less risky.
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Scale Matters – Off-Site Housing Accelerator Pilot
How Can 802 Homes be a Vehicle for Recalibrating the Housing Delivery System?
Led by Treasurer’s Office,
with Support from DHCD
Single, one-off projects
cannot create efficiencies.
But repeated production of
standardized designs and
scale across communities
may:
• Stabilize supply chains
• Promote Business
Expansion
• Enable bulk purchasing
• Lower construction costs
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Aligning Infrastructure and Capital
How Can 802 Homes be a Vehicle for Recalibrating the Housing Delivery System?
Streamlined, Predictable Permitting
Supportive Bylaws and Funding through MPGs
Developer Training to Expand Capacity
802 Homes Catalog, Pre-Approved Plans that Reduce Soft Costs and Community Friction
CHIP-Ready Sites and Technical Assistance through VLCT
Off-Site Accelerator / Bulk Purchasing through Treasurer’s Office to Reduce Per Unit Costs
Coordinated Capital Stack and Seed Money for Developers
Financial Incentives for Energy Efficiency (Tier III)
Homes at a Price Vermonters Can Afford*
*This is the vision; our hope is to align programs and funding to
make workforce housing projects viable without Federal subsidy!
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Age-Friendly Housing Workshops
Targeted Outreach with Older Vermonters to Support
Age-in-Place and Accessibility Needs
Please help spread the word!
In-Person
Thursday, July 9th, 6:00 - 7:30pm
BCA Studios, Community Room
405 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 05401
Virtual
Thursday, July 16th, 1:30 - 3:00pm
Monday, July 20th, 9:30 - 11:00am
RSVP to access the Zoom Link
Jeff.Dube@vermont.gov, 802-585-0061
https://accd.vermont.gov/current-initiatives/homesforall
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DHCD
Chris.Cochran@vermont.gov
802-595-5410
Jeff.Dube@vermont.gov
802-585-0061
https://accd.vermont.gov/current-initiatives/homesforall
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City of Burlington, VT
149 Church Street, 3rd Floor
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: (802) 865-7194
www.burlingtonvt.gov/plan
TO: Burlington Planning Commission
FROM: Sarah Morgan, AICP, Principal Planner
Charles Dillard, AICP, Director of City Planning
DATE: June 17, 2026
RE: Proposed MDP-26-02: planBTV New North End
1. Overview & Background of planBTV New North End
planBTV New North End is a long-term neighborhood plan that establishes a vision for the future growth and
evolution of Burlington’s New North End. The planning process, which kicked off in December 2024, has
been led by the Office of City Planning with collaborative support from the Chittenden County Regional
Planning Commission. Over the past 18 months, City and CCRPC staff have worked closely with the
consultant firm Utile and its subconsultants to develop a plan that addresses Burlington’s housing needs
while also recognizing the neighborhood’s unique identify, natural assets, and transportation challenges.
Following its review and discussion of planBTV New North End, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission consider warning a public hearing on the plan for its meeting on July 28.
2. Plan Vision & Frameworks
planBTV New North End is intended to guide future public investment, policy decisions, and private
development in a manner that balances housing production, affordability, environmental stewardship, and
quality of life. This document provides guidance for shaping future neighborhood growth over time through
coordinated strategies in transportation, land use, and placemaking.
The plan is organized around three interconnected frameworks: Transportation, Urban Design, and
Placemaking. Together, these frameworks are supported by an implementation strategy that identifies short-,
medium-, and long-term actions to advance the plan's vision of a more connected, inclusive, and sustainable
New North End where residents can more easily access housing, services, recreation, and other daily needs
within their own neighborhood.
Framework 1: Transportation
The Transportation Framework establishes a vision for a transportation system that supports neighborhood
growth while creating a safer, more connected, and more complete New North End. Recognizing that the
neighborhood's existing street pattern funnels nearly all travel onto North Avenue, the framework proposes a
multimodal network that makes walking, biking, and taking transit safe and practical for everyday trips while
reducing reliance on automobiles. The framework and subsequent recommendations are grounded in the
principle that the neighborhood cannot continue to grow by simply adding more vehicles to an already-
constrained system. Instead, it envisions an evolving neighborhood where residents have access to a variety
of transportation options.
Summary of May 26 Planning Commission Comments
During its May 26 review of the Transportation Framework, the Planning Commission expressed general
support for the overall vision and recommended strategies. Commissioners indicated that the
transportation framework should remain adaptable to evolving technologies and encouraged staff to
consider how emerging mobility options, including autonomous vehicles, could be accommodated within
the plan.
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The Commission also raised several broader policy questions and analyses that will be addressed as part
of planBTV 2050. These included:
• The role of demand-responsive transportation services, such as SSTA
• The market conditions and economic factors necessary to support the mixed-use and transit-
oriented development envisioned in the plan
• The capacity of the Burlington Greenway to accommodate increased use associated with future
housing growth.
Staff recognized these topics as important points that will be explored more closely through the detailed
transportation and economic development elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
Framework 2: Urban Design
planBTV: New North End’s Urban Design Framework are the culmination of the planning process, presenting
conceptual visions that holistically integrate transportation, land use, housing, and open space across a
network of five selected sites called Focus Areas. These Focus Areas were selected through a two-part
process that included community engagement that draws on local knowledge about sites that have
opportunity to catalyze the New North End’s evolution, and a data-driven soft-site analysis that identifies
properties with potential for redevelopment. The five focus areas include three sites under exclusively
private ownership – Ethan Allen Plaza, North Ave. Alliance Church, and Plattsburg Avenue at North Avenue;
and two sites that are exclusively or partially publicly-owned – Ethan Allen Parkway at North Avenue, and
Starr Farm Park. The memo section below describes the approach to city-owned land in these Focus Areas
and the Plan’s Implementation Frameworks.
The Focus Area frameworks are intentionally high-level and illustrative of how vibrant, accessible, well-
connected, and resilient new development might take shave over time and help achieve the overall
neighborhood vision. As such, these Focus Areas are not development proposals, but rather tools to open
community conversations and outline next steps, which include further study, coordination and continued
public engagement. Only once these next steps have been taken will implementation be possible or
appropriate.
This cautious approach to visioning the New North End’s evolution, however, does not mean that the Focus
Areas lack precision. Instead, the City and consultant teams developed each framework through an iterative
design process that is imbued with a deep understanding of urban design practices, real estate development
finance, infrastructural capacity, and project procurement.
Building Types
The Urban Design Framework includes a detailed description of building types that can facilitate the
neighborhood evolution that residents who engaged in the process demand. Ranging from standalone
community centers and four-story mixed-use buildings at the largest scale, to neighborhood multifamily at
the smaller end, each type is visualized and includes a description of typical unit counts, layouts, and how
they lend themselves to context-sensitive housing solutions. Importantly, each of these building types is
allowed under the New North End’s current zoning framework that consists primarily of Neighborhood Code
and Neighborhood Activity Center districts.
Private Focus Areas Summary
This memo briefly summarizes each of the focus areas. For detailed descriptions and images, please see the
plan, along with presentation material to be shared at the June 23 Planning Commission meeting.
North Avenue Alliance Church
This property is currently occupied with the North Avenue Alliance Church and consists of the church
building and a large surface parking lot. The site is surrounded by Arms Forest to the east, North Avenue to
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the west, the Elks Lodge to the north, and single-family homes to the south. The plan’s vision for this
property is multi-faceted – it is a site for housing, community gathering spaces, and mobility improvements.
Utilizing the Neighborhood Code Planned Unit Development zoning rules, the site accommodates 138 new
homes, new public gathering spaces that could host community markets and family-friendly activities. The
vision also includes a new roundabout at North Avenue and Route 127 that includes a new public art
landmark that becomes a gateway to the New North End.
Ethan Allen Plaza
Today, the Plaza functions as the New North End’s town center. Many essential needs can be met in and
directly adjacent to the shopping center. However, through engagement with the community and property
owner, the plan envisions Ethan Allen Plaza evolving to become a vibrant multi-use district hub anchored by
a new linear park extending from North Avenue to Leddy Park.
This new public gathering space is envisioned to be flanked on either side by new mixed-use and multifamily
development that could create between 265 and 320 new homes, as well as retained and new retail and
service uses. Critically, this vision converts acres of surface parking into an urban area but retains parking
supply via a new centrally-located parking structure. To facilitate continued conversation, the plan presents
two options for the Plaza’s redevelopment, one that imagines a wholesale redevelopment, and another that
takes a more phased approach aimed at retaining more of the existing fabric.
Plattsburg Avenue at North Avenue
Today, this intersection serves as the northern gateway into and out of the New North End. Long a focus of
safety and traffic flow planning at the Department of Public Works, this intersection is nevertheless a
challenging space for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. The Plan capitalizes on the intersection’s small but
important commercial cluster and residential character to envision how a new “village square” could evolve.
The vision utilizes the Residential Corridor zoning rules to show how thoughtful mixed-use infill, along with
new public gathering spaces and roadway safety improvements could be the building blocks for a new
walkable hub at the north end of the New North End. This Focus Area vision depicts 139 new homes and
over 15,000 square feet of new retail and mobility hub space.
A Vision for Housing and Community Spaces on City-Owned Land
planBTV: New North End builds on a national and international trend of cities exploring the land they own as
sites for housing and sustainable urban evolution. Indeed, people have long made decisions to use the land
they collectively own for the good of their community. Burlington has a deep and ongoing history of
marshalling city land to build housing, services, and amenities. In fact, during the New North End planning
process, the City was engaged in two mixed-use developments on property it owns at the Memorial
Auditorium block and at its Sears Lane property as part of the South End Innovation District. Critically, the
Mayor’s Housing Strategy includes exploring public land as housing sites as one of its core fundamental
planks. This plan builds on those efforts by exploring additional types of city-owned land that might be
appropriate as sites for housing and community development.
Given the severity of the housing emergency, which impacts people of all incomes, this Plan looks far and
wide for opportunities to build housing and community in the New North End. These ideas came both from
resident feedback and planning team recommendations.
Building housing in city park land, though not a new idea, has never been explored in Burlington.
Understandably, community feedback ranges significantly – that’s why the plan recommends a cautious and
deliberate approach. The Plan is clear and repetitive in calling for significant additional study, community
engagement, and analysis of each site’s feasibility, constraints, and tradeoffs will be needed before any
decisions are made. The visions for city-owned land in the Plan are illustrative concepts, not approved plans
or even proposals. Instead, they are intended to open a conversation about whether and how public land
could contribute to the neighborhood’s housing and community goals – not to predetermine outcomes.
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Reducing Costs and Increasing Democratic Control of Community Assets
The Plan identifies six core potential benefits of utilizing city-owned land as sites for housing and community
development:
1. Building on city land can make housing more affordable by reducing or eliminating the land cost to
development, which is typically 10-20 percent of a project’s cost. Importantly, the Plan recommends
long-term land leases, and never sale, as a means to retaining perpetual community control over land.
2. Building on city land can help fund the Burlington’s park system through new tax revenue, impact fees,
state-sponsored infrastructure investments and developer contributions.
3. Building on city land means the community gets a say through the Plan’s recommendation to reform
standard procurement practices to ensure community control over design, including what gets built,
who it’s for and how it contributes to community goals for public health, climate, ecology, economic
development, mobility and more.
4. Building on city land can model what sustainable development looks like by using public control over
development decisions to prioritize bio-based building materials, high-performance energy standards,
and ecological building and landscape strategies.
5. Building on city land can keep money in the local economy by using public control over development
decisions to require labor and community benefit agreements that guarantee fair wages and workforce
development opportunities, local business prioritization for contractors and commercial tenants, and
sourcing local and regional building materials.
6. Building on city land generates permanent revenue sources for Burlington through long-term land
leases that mean property value appreciation accrues to the public rather than private landowners.
Public Focus Areas Summary
This memo briefly summarizes the two focus areas that contain city-owned land. For detailed descriptions
and images, please see the plan, along with presentation material to be shared at the June 23 Planning
Commission meeting.
Ethan Allen Parkway
This Focus Area includes both private and public property – including land that is currently Ethan Allen
Parkway right-of-way and the North Avenue frontage to Ethan Allen Park. Importantly, this Focus Area was
identified primarily as an opportunity to improve a persistent transportation safety challenge at today’s
intersection of North Avenue and Ethan Allen Parkway. With an updated take on the 2015 North Avenue
Corridor Study’s recommendation to introduce a 90-degree bend in Ethan Allen Parkway, the Plan’s focus
area work envisions new parcels that could accommodate more than 120 new homes, 15,000 square feet of
indoor and outdoor community gathering spaces, and new park amenities, including a new gateway plaza
extending Ethan Allen Park to the new intersection at North Avenue.
Ethan Allen Parkway Focus Area Community Feedback
As stated previously, building housing in city park land, though not a new idea, has never been explored
in Burlington. Understandably, community feedback ranges significantly. Opponents of this concept noted
the park’s historic character and prominent entrance as elements that could be lost in such a
redevelopment concept. Several noted that the grass lawn along Ethan Allen Parkway is an important
community open space. Additionally, concerns arose around impacts to habitat and wildlife. Others simply
object to the idea of building housing and community centers in the park. Beyond housing, the location of
the envisioned bike path along Ethan Allen Parkway generated concern about potential impact to
ephemeral plant species, as well as the park edge’s grade changes.
On the other hand, supporters of the concept appreciated the concept as a potential supply of new
homes. Excitement emerged about the potential to urbanize the park’s gateway and add new businesses
and indoor and outdoor community spaces. Proximity to Ethan Allen Park and its trails was a benefit to
several who supported the concept. Suggestions for potential improvements included keeping building
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heights below four stories, and incorporating environmentally sensitive landscaping and stormwater
management.
Feedback generally supports the proposed infrastructure enhancements at the North Ave/Ethan Allen
Parkway intersection, which many saw as improving traffic flow and safety for those walking, biking and
rolling.
Starr Farm Park
Today, Starr Farm Park area includes a tremendous wealth of public resources. The existing park and
surrounding private land are home to a community garden, dog park, soccer fields, playgrounds, the
Greenway and a network of trails that are critical mobility routes for residents. Acknowledging that access to
such a rich network of amenities could create a very high quality of life for new residents, the Plan envisions
new homes, a Greenway-located mobility hub, repair café, new park amenities like a splash pad and ice rink,
and a new multi-use path along Starr Farm Road that provides safe access to Flynn School and North
Avenue. In addition, this concept envisions more than 100 new homes and just over 2,000 square feet of
new retail and mobility hub space.
Starr Farm Park Focus Area Community Feedback
Again, building housing in city park land, though not a new idea, has never been explored in Burlington.
Understandably, community feedback ranges significantly. The Starr Farm Park concepts were created
with the purpose of opening a conversation on new ways to contribute to the New North End’s and
Burlington’s housing and community goals, and like with Ethan Allen Park, initial community feedback
reflects a range of perspectives.
Advocates of the Starr Farm Park concepts noted the diversity of housing types and how housing could
bring more people into the park. They expressed enthusiasm for mixing in new uses to the park, like a
food shop, small retail, repair café, and more community gardens. Strong support emerged for the
concept’s approach to mobility, with proximity to the Greenway and a new Starr Farm Road multi-use
path to Flynn School and North Avenue creating opportunities for a car-light, bike-friendly future. Among
supporters, Disagreement emerged over parking supply, with some urging minimal provision to
encourage biking while others stressed matching parking to population growth to avoid spillover into
nearby neighborhoods.
On the other hand, opponents expressed concern about tree canopy and habitat loss, including for rare
and possibly threatened bird and plant species in the forest along Starr Farm Road. Significant concern
also arose about the possibility for more impervious surface coverage and its impact on stormwater
management and resilience. Others questioned whether resources existed to implement such a concept,
and whether the site was close enough to shops, services and transit to support dense housing.
Urban Design Framework Implementation Strategies
Reflecting the plan’s cautious approach to Focus Area development concepts, the Plan identifies eight
implementation actions that the City should take to further explore how the New North End can evolve:
1. UD1 recommends a Public Asset Study to identify appropriateness and feasibility of development on
city lands across Burlington. The Plan outlines a framework for inclusive and broad-based collaboration
with the range of interests and perspectives that must be considered
2. UD2 recommends continued exploration and public engagement on the use of City-owned land in the
planBTV: 2050 process, including measuring the benefits and challenges of the approach in the
Comprehensive Plan’s scenario planning approach.
3. UD3 reiterates that the City should and must identify new public park acreage in the community and
across the city in the event that public open space is identified and pursued as sites for housing and
community development.
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4. UD4 recommends formalizing a City policy to manage Community Housing and Infrastructure Program
(CHIP)
5. UD5 expands upon the Plan’s call for a reformed procurement policy that foregrounds community
control and facilitates efficient public-private partnerships.
6. UD6 recommends a concerted master-planning effort with the owner to guide the redevelopment of
the Ethan Allen Plaza.
7. UD7 recommends further technical study to advance safety and accessibility improvements to Ethan
Allen Parkway and resulting opportunities for infill development.
8. UD8 prioritizes proactive water and wastewater infrastructure planning and improvements to facilitate
the Plan’s vision for growth and evolution.
Framework 3: Placemaking
Community feedback collected throughout the planning process identified current demand for more spaces
that foster social connection and community gathering. Residents value the parks and open spaces that the
New North End offers, but noted that additional place types are needed. Priorities include small cafes with
performance spaces, rentable public areas, and semipermeable, shaded outdoor venues that accommodate
both programmed events and casual interaction. Residents also called for indoor recreation centers,
specifically ADA-accessible facilities, alongside outdoor amenities such as playgrounds, splashpads, and
picnic shelters. Additionally, residents emphasized the importance of housing and mixed-use development
that facilitates neighborhood cohesion and resident-led public art initiatives. With this in mind, planBTV: New
Norht End recommends a Placemaking Framework that includes the following place types:
1. Public squares throughout the neighborhood such as at Ethan Allen Plaza, Plattsburg Ave, and Ethan
Allen Parkway.
2. Additional community gardens distributed throughout the area
3. A people-first neighborhood Main Street with edges activated by ground floor retail, furnishings, streets
trees, and social activity.
4. Complete streets that prioritize the experience of walking, biking, and taking transit through wide
sidewalks, bike lanes, safe crossings, and green infrastructure including native plantings and
stormwater/pollinator gardens
5. Neighborhood Gateways that let people know they are coming to or leaving a place that people care
for, providing opportunities for awe through landscape and public art aligned with neighborhood
values.
6. Indoor community spaces for use during winter months that could include small libraries,
makerspaces, art studios, community kitchens, indoor recreation and greenhouses.
3. Adoption Process Overview
The following chart summarizes the current stage in the plan adoption process:
Planning Commission Process
Presentation to & discussion
Approve for Public Public Approved & forwarded to
by Commission:
Hearing: Hearing: Council:
8/12/25, 9/9/25, 9/23/25,
5/26/26
City Council Process
First Read: Warn Public Hearing: Public Hearing #1: Public Hearing #2: Council Approval
& Adoption:
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planBTV New North End
Planning Commission
June 22, 2026
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Overview of presentation
• Staff is bringing the plan to PC for review and approval.
• If PC warns plan for a Public Hearing on 6/23, earliest it
would be held is 7/21
• Key sections of the plan to review:
• Neighborhood Vision – Discussed 5/26
• Transportation Framework – Discussed 5/26
• Urban Design Framework – Discuss 6/23
• Placemaking Framework – Discuss 6/23
• Implementation – Discussion will accompany each framework
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Vision & Guiding Principles
New North End residents envision their neighborhood growing to
become a well-connected, inclusive, and vibrant community that
balances growth with affordability, sustainability, and fosters a
strong sense of place.
Guiding Principles:
• Foster a Strong and Inclusive Sense of Community
• Expand Housing Choice + Affordability
• Create a Safer, More Connected Transportation Network
• Strengthen Neighborhood Centers + Walkable, Mixed-Use Areas
• Protect and Enhance Natural Spaces
• Prioritize Sustainability & Green Infrastructure
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How does the Plan support the vision?
Three interconnected frameworks:
• Urban Design: Focusing new housing and mixed-use
development at key locations along North Avenue to build
density and activity where it can be most useful
• Multimodal Transportation: Making it safe and practical to
walk, bike, and take the bus for everyday trips within and
through the neighborhood
• Placemaking: Creating and activating the public squares,
streetscapes, and community spaces the neighborhood
currently lacks
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About Focus Areas in the
New North End
• Focus areas (in pink) are nodes of activity
that have the potential to adapt and
evolve into more vibrant community
spaces.
• They are places that New North Enders
said they wanted to see something more
- whether housing, businesses, or
people-first public spaces.
• They share a few key characteristics:
• Capacity
• Proximity
• Opportunity
• Connectivity
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About Focus Areas in the
New North End
• Focus areas (in pink) are nodes of activity
that have the potential to adapt and evolve
into more vibrant community spaces.
• They are places that New North Enders
said they wanted to see something more -
whether housing, businesses, or people-
first public spaces.
• Include private and city-owned land
• They share a few key characteristics:
• Capacity
• Proximity
• Opportunity
• Connectivity
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Selecting Focus Areas
Two-part selection process
• Community Engagement:
During the Visioning phase,
staff engaged with residents
to identify areas of the
neighborhood where there
might be opportunities for
change or growth.
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Selecting Focus Areas
Two-part selection process
• Soft-Site analysis: Identified
properties that had potential
for redevelopment based on a
variety of factors.
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Selecting Focus Areas
• Resulted in 5 focus areas
• 3 private
• 1 fully publicly owned Plattsburg Ave
@ North Ave
• 1 partially publicly owned Starr Farm Park
Ethan Allen Pkwy
@ North Ave
Ethan Allen Plaza
North Ave
Alliance Church
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Selecting Focus Areas
• Focus areas are intentionally high-level
and illustrative Plattsburg Ave
• Conceptual visions that integrate @ North Ave
Starr Farm Park
transportation, land use, housing, and
open space
• Not intended to be development
Ethan Allen Pkwy
proposals. @ North Ave
• Intended to guide further study, Ethan Allen Plaza
coordination, and public engagement.
North Ave
Alliance Church
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Building Types
• Include a range of context-sensitive housing options, all
of which are permitted under existing Neighborhood
Code and Neighborhood Activity Center zoning
• Includes community centers, mixed-use buildings,
and neighborhood multifamily housing
Community Facilities
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Focus Area #1: North Ave Alliance Church (Privately Owned)
• Vision includes
housing, community
gathering spaces,
and mobility
facilities
• Public gathering
spaces supporting
the mobility
framework
• Gateway
roundabout and
public art landmark
at intersection
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Focus Area #2: Ethan Allen Plaza (Privately Owned)
• Evolution of NNE’s primary
commercial center into a vibrant,
mixed use district.
• Incorporates a new linear park
extending from North Ave. to
Leddy Park & Bike Path
• Retains and proposes new retail
and service spaces
• Structured parking replaces
surface parking
• 2 redevelopment scenarios
presented in plan
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Focus Area #3: Plattsburg Ave/North Ave (Privately Owned)
• New village square and
walkable neighborhood
hub
• Mixed use infill and
roadway safety
improvements
• Supports walkability and
connectivity:
• Flynn Elementary
• Franklin Square
• Colchester Connection
• Northern gateway to
neighborhood
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Housing & Community Spaces on City Owned Land
• Builds on Burlington’s history of utilizing public land for
housing, services, and other community amenities
• Aligns with and furthers the Mayor’s Housing Strategy
• Plan explores whether city-owned land is able to support or
help realize housing and community goals
• Concepts are illustrative visions, not approved plans or
development proposals
• Significant additional study, public engagement, and feasibility
analyses are required, which will be completed as part of a
Citywide Asset Study
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Focus Area #4: Ethan Allen Pkwy @ North Ave.
(Public/Private Ownership)
• Primarily driven by need
for transportation safety
improvements at North
Ave & Ethan Allen
Parkway and potential
retail closures
• Extends programmed
plaza and park amenities
to North Avenue
• Site for a possible new
community facility on
North Avenue
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Focus Area #5: Starr Farm Park (Public Ownership)
• Housing integrated
with existing & new
public amenities
• Mobility hubs and
community facilities
supporting bike path
• Expands on existing
park amenities,
including splash pad
and ice rink
• Multi-use path
connecting Flynn Elem.
& North Ave
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Placemaking
Framework
• Community feedback
collected identified the
need for more spaces that
foster social connection &
community gathering.
• Strengths of the
neighborhood include
access to parks and open
space, but lack small
cafes, indoor community
spaces, and recreation
facilities.
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Placemaking Framework
This plan uses focus areas and other urban design strategies to introduce new types of public
spaces to the neighborhood:
1. Public squares throughout the neighborhood such as at Ethan Allen Plaza, Plattsburg Ave, and Ethan Allen
Parkway.
2. Additional community gardens distributed throughout the area
3. A people-first neighborhood Main Street with edges activated by ground floor retail, furnishings, streets
trees, and social activity.
4. Complete streets that prioritize the experience of walking, biking, and taking transit through wide sidewalks,
bike lanes, safe crossings, and green infrastructure including native plantings and stormwater/pollinator
gardens
5. Neighborhood Gateways that let people know they are coming to or leaving a place that people care for,
providing opportunities for awe through landscape and public art aligned with neighborhood values.
6. Indoor community spaces for use during winter months that could include small libraries, makerspaces, art
studios, community kitchens, indoor recreation and greenhouses
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planBTV New North End
Planning Commission
May 26, 2026
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Overview of presentation
• Staff is bringing the plan to PC for adoption
• Very lengthy and comprehensive neighborhood plan. Staff
expects the PC to need at least 2 meetings for discussion and
review before its warned for a public hearing.
• Key sections of the plan to review:
• Neighborhood Vision – Discuss 5/26
• Transportation Framework – Discuss 5/26
• Placemaking Framework – Discuss 6/23
• Urban Design Framework – Discuss 6/23
• Implementation – Discussion will accompany each framework
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Plan Timeline & Engagement Highlights
Advisory Committee Planning Commission
Neighborhood
Discussion & Review Discussion & Review
Visioning Workshop Feedback survey &
Neighborhood Storymap launched Begin adoption
Project Kickoff
Design Workshop process w/ PC
Open House
Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
Startup Visioning Planning + Urban Design Creating the Plan
Engagement highlights: Engagement highlights: Highlights:
• 12/17/24 – Visioning Workshop • Ward 4/7 NPA Presentation on • Reviewing & adjusting the Plan
• 1/3/25 – Plan Kickoff Event 6/25 & 10/22 • Internal meetings on implementation
• Burlington City & Lake Semester • 7/23/25 – Design Workshop • Continued stakeholder engagement
• Pom-Pop Pop-Up Placemaking Events • Presentations at Northgate &
• Attending meetups at The Bagel Claire Point Condos Summer 2025 Tabling:
• Virtual NNE Housing Forum • Heineberg Center Lunch & Learn • Schifilliti Park’s 75th Anniversary
• Infill Housing Panel w/ AARP & • The Bagel Café: 7/5, 7/11, 7/20
Heineberg Senior Center • Oddfest: 7/5, Simple Roots: 7/18
• 2 days w/ Hunt Middle School • Leddy Park Beach Bites: 6/25, 7/9, 7/16, 7/30
Does not include meetings with individual stakeholders, Boards & Commissions, or internal departments.
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What We Heard – Transportation & Mobility
• Residents want to feel safer when walking & biking along
North Avenue.
• There is strong support for an expanded mobility network
• Residents value the #7 bus operated by GMT and would like
to see service expanded.
• Residents suggested improved multimodal connections, but
acknowledged the need for improved facility maintenance
and traffic flow.
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What We Heard – Housing & Zoning
• People want a diversity of housing options, including
townhouses, smaller homes, and medium-density
development.
• Residents emphasized the importance of creating:
• Homeownership opportunities for young families
• Housing for the older adult population to be able to age in place
• Support for upzoning some existing low-density areas.
• Residents expressed concern about larger apartments due to
affordability of new construction.
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What We Heard – Neighborhood Character & Development
• Residents consistently expressed the desire for more
walkable mixed-use areas with local shops, cafés, and other
services.
• This was envisioned specifically along North Ave and the Ethan
Allen Shopping Center.
• There is a need for more social spaces, including plazas, play
areas, and other multi-generational gathering spaces.
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What We Heard – Nature & Sustainability
• Residents indicated that access to nature and the lake are
some of the key benefits of the neighborhood, but expressed
desire for more greenspace connectivity.
• There is a strong desire for more trees, shade, and
landscaping with native plants along places like North Ave.
• Residents would like to see more community garden spaces,
green stormwater infrastructure, and the preservation of key
natural areas like Rock Point and Arms Forest.
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Vision & Guiding Principles
New North End residents envision their neighborhood growing to
become a well-connected, inclusive, and vibrant community that
balances growth with affordability, sustainability, and fosters a
strong sense of place.
Guiding Principles:
• Foster a Strong and Inclusive Sense of Community
• Expand Housing Choice + Affordability
• Create a Safer, More Connected Transportation Network
• Strengthen Neighborhood Centers + Walkable, Mixed-Use Areas
• Protect and Enhance Natural Spaces
• Prioritize Sustainability & Green Infrastructure
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How does the Plan support the vision?
Three interconnected frameworks:
• Urban Design: Focusing new housing and mixed-use
development at key locations along North Avenue to build
density and activity where it can be most useful
• Multimodal Transportation: Making it safe and practical to
walk, bike, and take the bus for everyday trips within and
through the neighborhood
• Placemaking: Creating and activating the public squares,
streetscapes, and community spaces the neighborhood
currently lacks
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North Avenue: The
Neighborhood’s Main Street
• North Avenue is the neighborhood’s spine:
the only continuous north-south street,
home to its commercial activity, and the
route nearly every resident uses to get
anywhere.
• Also serves as a barrier due to high vehicle
speeds, poor crossings, inadequate bike
facilities, and general design has made it
more of a throughway.
• This plan aims to establish North Ave as a
“Main Street” corridor. Five focus areas
identified are also priority locations to
establish a Main Street character along the
corridor and within the neighborhood.
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About Focus Areas in the
New North End
• Focus areas (in pink) are nodes of activity
that have the potential to adapt and evolve
into more vibrant community spaces.
• They are places that New North Enders
said they wanted to see something more -
whether housing, businesses, or people-
first public spaces.
• They share a few key characteristics:
• Capacity
• Proximity
• Opportunity
• Connectivity
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A Connected Multimodal
Network
The NNE’s street pattern works against connectivity.
Most residential streets branch off North Avenue and
dead-end, funneling nearly all travel onto a single
corridor. The mobility vision addresses this with a multi-
layered approach:
• North Avenue is improved as a complete street, safe
enough for daily walking and biking trips to local
destinations
• Neighborhood Greenways designate quiet residential
streets as low-stress routes for biking and walking.
• The Burlington Greenway and Route 127 path provide
north-south spines connecting the NNE to downtown, the
waterfront, and beyond.
• Mobility Hubs at key locations give people practical
reasons to move through the neighborhood without a car
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Public Spaces That Complete
the Neighborhood
The NNE is rich in natural areas but lacks other types
of public spaces: squares, plazas, and activated
streets that give a neighborhood identity and draw
people out of their homes. This plan uses focus areas
to introduce these types of spaces:
• A public square at the heart of the corridor at
Ethan Allen Plaza, with a linear multiuse plaza
connecting North Avenue to Leddy Park
• A village square at Plattsburg and North Avenues,
anchored by a mobility hub and café with plazas
on either side of the street
• A gateway plaza and park entrance at Ethan
Allen Parkway, extending the park’s presence to
the street
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How it all fits together in
planBTV NNE:
• This is a long-term framework for growth and
investment in the New North End
• Plan guides decisions on development, streets,
and public spaces
• Creates a more connected, livable, and
walkable neighborhood
• Aligns housing, transportation, and public
realm investments
• Supports residents of all ages, abilities, and
backgrounds
• Envisions a neighborhood less dependent on
cars for daily life
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Active Mobility Network
planBTV NNE envisions an
inter-connected mesh of
facilities for walking, biking,
and rolling that are safe,
comfortable, and convenient
for people of all ages and
abilities.
- Safe
- Comfortable
- Convenient
- Ecological
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Facility Types
• Separated Bike Lanes
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Facility Types
• Separated Bike Lanes
• Shared Use Paths
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Facility Types
• Separated Bike Lanes
• Shared Use Paths
• Neighborhood Greenways
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Mobility Hubs
Mobility hubs are
places where different
transportation options
come together with
amenities that support
both neighborhood
mobility and
placemaking.
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Mobility Hubs
Mobility hubs are places where different transportation options
come together with amenities that support both neighborhood
mobility and placemaking.
• Gateway Mobility Hubs at major transit stops and key
community gathering places, providing transit access,
CarShare Vermont vehicle locations, EV charging, secure bike
parking, and ride-hail pickup areas.
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Mobility Hubs
Mobility hubs are places where different transportation options
come together with amenities that support both neighborhood
mobility and placemaking.
• Gateway Mobility Hubs
• Neighborhood Mobility Hubs that extend transportation
options into residential areas and are accessible by sidewalks
and bike paths. These smaller hubs provide EV charging,
CarShare Vermont vehicle locations, bike parking, local
information kiosks, and wayfinding.
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Mobility Hubs
Mobility hubs are places where different transportation options
come together with amenities that support both neighborhood
mobility and placemaking.
• Gateway Mobility Hubs
• Neighborhood Mobility Hubs
• Recreation Waypoints along the Burlington Greenway and
other trails offering e-bike charging, bike repair stations,
seating areas, secure bike parking, and wayfinding
information.
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New North End
Active Mobility
Network Vision
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New North End
Active Mobility 1b
Network Vision: 4
Key Projects
3
1. Greenway Loop 1a
2. High School to
Burlington Greenway
Connection
3. Ethan Allen Parkway
4. Plattsburg Ave
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New North End
Active Mobility
Network Vision:
Greenway Loop
1a. Shore Rd/Gosse Ct/ 1a
Hope Street
• Establish east west connection between
VT 127 Path and Burlington Greenway
in the heart of the neighborhood
• Realign offset intersection between
Shore Rd. and Heineberg Rd.
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New North End
Active Mobility 1b
Network Vision:
Greenway Loop
1b. Gazo Ave/Northview
Drive/Fairfield Drive
• Establish northern neighborhood connection
between VT 127 Path and Burlington Greenway
• Provide an extension of the VT 127 Path along
neighborhood streets from the path’s current
terminus at Ethan Allen Parkway to Plattsburg Ave
• Connect students and families from the north side
of the neighborhood to Schifflitti Park, Hunt Middle
School, and Miller Center
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New North End Active
Mobility Network Vision
High School to Burlington
Greenway Connection
• Implement a high comfort active mobility
connection along Institute Road, through
North Beach Campground, to the Burlington
Greenway.
• Ensure the route feels safe and welcoming for
students through adequate lighting and
regular maintenance, and wayfinding.
• Take advantage of the momentum around
the high school’s reopening to deliver a
connection that gives students from across
the City a reliable, independent way to get to
school.
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New North End Active
Mobility Network Vision
Ethan Allen Parkway
• Gazo Ave to CP Smith: traffic
calming and neighborhood
greenway treatments
• CP Smith School: Side path or
separated bike lane along the
length of the school property
• CP Smith to North Ave: Side path
along the edge of Ethan Allen
Park.
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New North End Active
Mobility Network Vision
Plattsburg Ave
• Explore the potential for a side path
along the Cemetery side of Plattsburg
Ave.
• The future configuration of the
Plattsburg Ave at North Ave
intersection may preclude a side path
on the east side without expansion of
the ROW.
• A neighborhood greenway on Turf Rd
and Barley Rd could provide an
alternate route for bike connectivity if a
path is not feasible on Plattsburg Ave.
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New North End Active
Mobility Network Vision
Plattsburg Ave
• Explore the feasibility of removing
slip lanes at the intersection of 127
and Plattsburg Ave to reduce
vehicle speeds, increase safety and
eliminate the highway-like feel of
the intersection.
• Explore the potential to restore
native ecosystems and develop a
neighborhood gateway in the
space reclaimed from slip lanes.
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New North End
Active Mobility
Network Vision
Implementation
Pathways to
Implementation 1a
• Standalone Capital
Projects
• With Development
• Interagency Coordination
• With Community Participation
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Network Vision Recommendations
M1. Design and construct the Neighborhood Greenway Loop. Utilize tactical implementation and
placemaking measures in the interim.
M2. Design and construct a formal connection between the High School and Burlington Greenway.
M3. Conduct a scoping study for a shared-use path/neighborhood greenway connection on Ethan
Allen Parkway from Gazo Ave to North Ave
M4. Conduct a scoping study for a shared-use path connection on Plattsburg Ave from the 127
Interchange to North Ave
M5. Work with the Conservation Board and BPRW to align the NNE Key Ecological Connections
with those identified in the Burlington Open Space Plan, and incorporate ecological corridor
design guidance — including native plantings, green stormwater infrastructure, and canopy
expansion — into the New North End design guidelines recommended in P1.
M6. Re-engage a regional task force focused on the feasibility of micromobility and microtransit in
greater Burlington.
M7. Develop a Citywide Mobility Hub Plan
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A Vision for North Avenue: North Ave as a Main Street
North Ave is underperforming relative to its potential as a
neighborhood main street and multimodal corridor, and
thoughtful change is needed.
Design Approach: North Ave as a Main Street
• Despite its recent past as a 4-lane road, North Ave has
many of the same physical characteristics as a traditional
small-town Main Street
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A Vision for North Avenue:
North Ave as a Main Street
Design Goals
• Improve Safety for All Users
• Provide Continuous Family-Friendly
Walking and Biking Facilities
• Support the Character and Function of
North Ave as a Complete Street
• Improve the Street’s Ecological Function
• Provide a Feasible Design Solution
• Provide a Cost Effective Design Solution
• Improves Overall Street/Intersection
Operation
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A Vision for North Avenue: North Ave as a Main Street
North Ave:
Existing 2 Lane
Cross Section
North Ave:
Existing 3 Lane
Cross Section
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A Vision for North Avenue: North Ave as a Main Street
North Ave:
Two-way
Separated Bike
Lanes, 2 Lane
Cross Section
North Ave:
Two-way
Separated Bike
Lanes, 3 Lane
Cross Section
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A Vision for North Avenue:
Re-Envisioning Key Intersections
• Plan envisions multimodal futures for the three most important
intersections along North Ave:
• VT 127 Interchange
• Ethan Allen Parkway
• Plattsburg Avenue
• In order to improve safety, operation, and sense of place for all users,
these intersections were re-designed at a conceptual level according to
the established design goals for North Ave as a whole.
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Re-Envisioning Key Intersections: 127 Ramps @ North Ave
• Existing intersection designed according to highway
design principles, prioritizing the continuous flow of
vehicles over other users
• Recent changes like the removal of slip lanes,
narrowing travel lanes, and the addition of buffered
and protected bike lanes help to slow traffic
• Redesign of this intersection should recognize its
position as a gateway to the neighborhood and
place in its own right, instead of a conduit for cars.
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Re-Envisioning Key Intersections: Ethan Allen Pkwy
• Existing skewed intersection enables
northbound right turns at high speeds,
endangering crossing pedestrians
• Southbound right turns are difficult,
particularly for large vehicle due to the
acute angle.
• Due to skew, pedestrians crossing
Ethan Allen Parkway are exposed to
traffic for at least twice as long as
they would be if they could cross at a
right angle.
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Re-Envisioning Key Intersections: Plattsburg Ave
• The existing skewed intersection enables
northbound right turns to be taken at high
speeds, increasing the risk of fatal or injury
crashes, particularly for pedestrians.
• Southbound right turns are difficult,
particularly for large vehicles due to the
acute angle. Pedestrians crossing North Ave
are at risk due to decreased driver visibility.
• Due to the intersection skew, pedestrians
crossing Plattsburg Ave are exposed to
traffic for at least twice as long as they
would be if they could cross at a right angle.
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North Ave as a Main Street Recommendations
M8. Undertake a scoping study and reconstruction of North Ave from Institute Rd to Killarney Dr to
implement the Parkway Zone vision
M9. Undertake a scoping study of North Ave from Killarney Dr to Gosse Ct to implement the Main
St Zone vision.
M10. Undertake a scoping study of North Ave from Gosse Ct to Starr Farm Rd to implement the
Neighborhood Main St Zone vision.
M11. Undertake a scoping study of North Ave from Starr Farm Rd to Northview Dr to implement the
Neighborhood Slow Street vision.
M12. Undertake a scoping study of North Ave from Institute Road to Washington St to implement
the Neighborhood Connector Zone vision.
M13. Lobby the State Legislature to make public transit financially sustainable and restore Sunday
service and provide increased frequency on the Route 7 as the neighborhood expands.
M14. Install bus shelters and benches at every bus stop warranted by daily boardings
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Transportation Demand Management Framework
• Transportation Demand Management (TDM) refers to a wide range
of policies, programs, incentives, and services that make it easier to
get around without driving alone.
• TDM focuses on giving people practical choices, including walking,
biking, rolling, taking transit, carpooling, or using shared vehicles
when a car is needed.
The NNE’s TDM Goals are:
• Improve community resiliency and emotional connectivity.
• Reduce VMT, reliance on SOV ownership, and GHG emissions
• Prioritize safety for vulnerable road users
• Support everyday trips such as errands, school travel, recreation, and
social trips, in addition to commuting
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TDM Recommendations
TDM1 Expand CarShare Vermont with a larger fleet, more types of vehicles, and more spaces for
CarShare parking.
TDM2 Launch a neighborhood-based, easily accessible outreach and education program that
provides information about existing mobility services, resources, and options.
TDM3 Expand “walk-to-shop” programs that provide mobility supportive equipment.
TDM4 Expand and support Safe Routes to School activities.
TDM5 Create an NNE mobility advisory committee to guide and champion implementation of TDM
activities and capital projects, through grass roots organizing and local expertise.
TDM6 Conduct an annual transportation mode choice survey.
TDM7 Explore the feasibility of a volunteer-based microtransit program
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Burlington Planning Commission Andy Montroll, Chair
Michael Gaughan, Vice Chair
149 Church Street Alexander Friend
Burlington, VT 05401 Erhard Mahnke
www.burlingtonvt.gov/cityplanning Erin Malone
Ryan Nick
Julia Randall
Burlington Planning Commission
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:30 P.M.
Hybrid Meeting via Zoom and in City Hall’s Bushor Conference Room
Draft Minutes
Commissioners Present: City Staff Present:
☒ Andy Montroll ☒ Erhard Mahnke ☒ Charles Dillard, Director, Office of
☒ Ryan Nick ☒ Erin Malone City Planning
☒ Alexander Friend ☒ Sarah Morgan, Principal Planner
Public Attendance: Sharon Bushor, Mindy Watts
1. Agenda
Call to Order: 6:30pm
Changes to Agenda: None.
2. Public Forum
Reiterated a previously expressed disagreement with a portion of the
Natural Resources and Physical Conditions section of the planBTV 2050
Assessment of Existing Conditions, stating that there is ample funding
available for land acquisition for conservation through the Conservation
Sharon Bushor: Legacy Fund. Stated that the Main Street Bridge should be referred to as
the Winooski Bridge. Stated that more context needs to be added to the
description of the UVM Medical Center in the Assessment, considering
that it is a Level 1 Trauma Center and provides many specific medical
services beyond those that a community hospital typically provides.
3. Chair’s Report
A. Montroll did not share a Chair’s Report.
4. Director’s Report
• C. Dillard discussed the BUILD Resolution on barriers to housing development recently
passed by the City Council, noting that a memo and presentation from the Office of City
Planning and CEDO has been moved to the April 13 City Council agenda.
5. planBTV 2050 Update
C. Dillard reintroduced Mindy Watts of Interface Studio, the lead consultant for the planBTV
2050 project. M. Watts presented initial takeaways from the consultant team’s first site visit in
February, including observations about key challenges and opportunities facing Burlington. S.
Morgan also discussed the project team’s approach to community engagement, and M. Watts
shared an overview of the public survey and previewed the upcoming community open house
planned for April 30th. See recording for full discussion (Timestamp 00:06:55).
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Discussion Notes:
• R. Nick, A. Friend, M. Watts, and C. Dillard discussed community assets, office space
and vacancy, and future economic development needs, including available room for
businesses to grow and housing for employees.
• E. Mahnke discussed housing takeaways, and suggested a stronger emphasis on the
availability of affordable housing in particular.
• E. Malone, M. Watts, and staff discussed takeaways from the PAC discussion of this
presentation. E. Malone noted that this Planning Commission discussion feels more
nuanced, and that contextualizing the challenges Burlington is facing is important. A.
Montroll suggested that the state of downtown and Church Street, and current
challenges, should be discussed more explicitly.
• E. Malone suggested updating some of the images in the slide deck.
• E. Mahnke discussed the resonance of the characterization of Burlington as a small city
with big city problems.
• Commissioners and staff discussed the public survey and geographic survey analysis.
• A. Montroll requested earlier previews of upcoming plan content and decision points.
• Commissioners and staff discussed the process for future review and discussion of the
Existing Conditions Assessment.
6. Office of City Planning Workplan
Staff provided an overview of the Office of City Planning’s Workplan for the coming year, with
anticipated timing of major projects, plans, studies, and zoning amendments. See recording for
full discussion (Timestamp 01:25:34).
• Commissioners and staff discussed the Overdose Prevention Center, for which plans
are still being developed, and emergency shelters. No immediate zoning amendments
are currently planned for these topics.
• Commissioners and staff discussed the SECORD project, preserveBTV, and the Infill
Housing Campaign in greater detail.
7. Commissioner Items
Shared an invitation to the upcoming Sustainability Academy Pancake
E. Malone:
Breakfast and Silent Auction event.
8. Adopt Minutes and Accept Communications
Action: Review and approve the March 10, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
minutes and review and accept any communications
Motion by: A. Friend Seconded by: R. Nick Vote: Unanimous
Notes or Corrections: N/A
9. Adjournment
Action: Motion to Adjourn Time of Adjournment: 8:32 pm
Motion by: R. Nick Seconded by: A. Friend Vote: Unanimous
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Burlington Planning Commission Andy Montroll, Chair
Michael Gaughan, Vice Chair
149 Church Street Alexander Friend
Burlington, VT 05401 Erhard Mahnke
www.burlingtonvt.gov/cityplanning Erin Malone
Ryan Nick
Julia Randall
Burlington Planning Commission
Long-Range Planning Committee
Tuesday, May 14, 2026, 5:00 P.M.
Hybrid Meeting via Zoom and in City Hall’s Bushor Conference Room
Draft Minutes
Committee Members Present: City Staff Present:
☒ Erin Malone ☒ Zoe Richards ☒ Charles Dillard, Director, Office of
☒ Erhard Mahnke (Conservation Board) City Planning
☒ Evan Gould (DRB) ☒ Sarah Morgan, Principal Planner
Public Attendance: Sandy Thibault, Emily Adams, Sharon Bushor, Barbara Headrick, Ashley
Bond, Claire Miller, Lisa Kingsbury
1. Agenda
Call to Order: 6:30pm
Changes to Agenda: None.
2. Public Forum
Congratulated the hospital on their TDM results. Noted the difference in
TDM results across the institutions. Spoke in support of Champlain
College’s TDM vision statement, but noted that results are not sufficiently
advancing this vision. Stated that UVM’s TDM vision statement is vague
and results are insufficient. Suggested there is a mismatch between
UVM’s policies and desired outcomes that is producing negative or
Barbara Headrick:
counterproductive incentives, including an overreliance on parking
revenues and student fees. Discussed UVM parking and shuttle locations.
Stated that CATMA’s metrics are too focused on bus operations, and
other metrics as well as an updated TDM definition and strategies –
whose goals are more focused on the hill institutions and on active
transportation – should be considered.
Agreed with B. Headrick’s comments. Discussed shifts in telework
patterns, employee counts, and related parking needs at Champlain
College. Discussed GMT’s service reductions and bus utilization. Stated
Sharon Bushor: that UVMMC does a good job encouraging and maintaining carpool
usage. Discussed the City and UVM’s goals with regard to SOV trip
reduction and the off-campus parking demand that UVM creates through
its strict parking policies and enforcement.
3. Joint Institutional Parking Management Plan (JIPMP) 2026 Annual Update
Emily Adams and Sandy Thibault from the Chittenden Area Transportation Management
Association (CATMA) presented an annual update on the five-year (2023-28) JIPMP,
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summarizing parking, mode choice, and other TDM data for UVM, UVMMC, and Champlain
College. See recording for full discussion (Timestamp 00:14:27).
Discussion Notes:
• E. Malone, E. Adams, and Lisa Kingsbury (UVM Associate Director of Planning)
discussed UVM’s proximate zone expansion for undergraduate students to South
Burlington to include the Catamount Run and Catamount East buildings, and transit
service to these buildings.
• E. Mahnke requested that future reports include the total number of UVM and
Champlain off-campus students from which mode choice percentages were
calculated.
• E. Gould discussed GMT and institutional shuttle frequency and the frequency needed
to increase utilization. E. Mahnke and S. Thibault discussed the impacts of GMT’s
service reductions.
• Z. Richard, E. Gould, and CATMA staff discussed the uptake and user experience of
CATMA’s app and incentives, and the collection of usage data. Z. Richards encouraged
the simplification of the app and improved incentives to encourage more use.
• City staff discussed a forthcoming amendment to the TDM Ordinance and Article 8
regulations, and noted relevant planning work in planBTV 2050.
• E. Mahnke noted the difference in TDM outcomes between UVM and UVMMC, and
suggested that UVM should follow UVMMC’s example. He discussed UVM’s new
housing development in South Burlington and noted the impact of not developing on
the Trinity Campus. He discussed the potential impacts of UVM’s recent enrollment
decline. E. Mahnke and CATMA staff discussed the student survey sampling and
analysis process.
4. Adjournment
Action: Motion to Adjourn Time of Adjournment: 6:10 pm
Motion by: E. Mahnke Seconded by: Z. Richards Vote: Unanimous
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