Downtown & Waterfront Master Plan & Form-Based Code

Burlington, Vermont

TPUDC was hired by the City of Burlington to develop a master plan for the downtown and waterfront as well as a form-based code to implement the vision. The project used a number of creative outreach methods to generate public involvement, including an art contest, a speaker series, targeted communication with key stakeholders groups, Facebook marketing, and other social media tools. The community engagement efforts culminated in a 7-day charrette during which the master plan was produced, working closely with the community and the City planning staff. The final document is a graphics-heavy “magazine” style plan that is already being implemented and has won multiple awards.  

Size: 58 Blocks and the Downtown Waterfront  

Type: Downtown & Waterfront Redevelopment, Form-Based Code