Mad River Valley Community Calendar

Vermont and other states have established robust rental housing and shared equity programs, yet seniors, starters, and many lower-income families want to own their own home. Home ownership can be stable and a great way to build equity. We will discuss the small lot-small home movement, which fits in well with pre-fabricated homes and also […]

Based in Brooklyn, NY, CO Adaptive is a full service architecture and building practice. We are an experimental testing ground for new construction technologies, material assemblies, and creative solutions to our clients’ challenges. Join CO Adaptive’s co-founder and principal Ruth Mandl, to discuss some of their recent small-scale, multifamily renovation and retrofit projects in New […]

One of the pioneers of the Prickly Mountain design/build movement, architect Jim Sanford will give a presentation on the construction of the Dimetrodon, a truly unique example of multifamily housing. Jim will discuss how the design/build process influenced the final building, why the architects felt it important to prioritize multifamily living, and what they would […]

Marsh House Apartments, a three-story building offering 26 energy-efficient, permanently affordable homes, is currently under construction and Ideally located in the heart of downtown Waterbury, VT. Among these, three apartments are designated for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and five will be reserved for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This new housing […]

Driven by code, available incentives, and forward-thinking design teams, many of the recent or upcoming large multifamily new construction projects in Vermont are targeting (and usually achieving) airtightness levels that approach those of certified PHIUS buildings. Using examples from local case studies, this presentation gives an overview of the current journey towards ultra-airtightness in large […]

Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager at VTrans, will present public transportation options and resources, and provide an assessment of the opportunities and challenges facing the program. Details will include bus and train schedule info, an overview of the Go! Vermont Program, and a Q&A session for the group to share their experiences, expectations, and […]

Plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) can drastically reduce carbon and other harmful emissions and are a key strategy for achieving Vermont’s greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. EV adoption is growing rapidly in Vermont, but purchase prices, charging infrastructure, and vehicle availability are challenges to this progress. This session will review the basics of EVs and how […]

Build your own hardwood edge-grain cutting board or charcuterie board from start to finish! In this class you will gain experience with the table saw, jointer, and planer to prepare the components of your cutting board. This course will take place in 2 evening sessions on Tuesday November 12 and Thursday November 14 from 6-9pm. […]

Imagine a continuous trail and conservation corridor that links mountain ridges to Vermont villages, all supported by a backcountry hut network. This ambitious project has the potential to conserve landscapes, connect communities, build economies, and create an incredible recreational resource. This is the Velomont. The Velomont invites people on bikes, skis, and foot to one […]

The exciting Alternative Transportation Corridor from Warren to Moretown is being planned for the Valley. It is time to re-think our roads to include all users: bicyclists, pedestrians, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. In his presentation, Misha Golfman, the Executive Director of Mad River Path will talk about how reimagining the roadways contributes […]

AARP VT’s Kelly Stoddard-Poor and Jon Kaplan will give a transportation seminar for people interested in learning what can be done to improve local transportation options for those who can no longer drive, or who do not wish to drive. Participants will learn key concepts of healthy community design, share their own experiences, get tips […]