Village Master Plan & Form-Based Code

Jericho, Vermont

The Town of Jericho, Vermont hired TPUDC to develop a Master Plan, Character-Based Code and public outreach plan that would reach citizens that had a high level of “planning fatigue”. There had been many failed efforts to develop a plan for a large piece of property in the center of the village. To reengage residents and break down long-held barriers, TPUDC used aggressive marketing to pull people into the conversation around a new vision for the village. 

The plan envisioned and the Form-Based Code requires a walkable mixed-use future for the Underhill Flats area. I new town common will be created at a key intersection to serve as the heart of the Village. This space will not only provide new areas for gathering and recreation but will also function as a part of the septic system since this rural context does not yet have sewer service. 

As a result, the master plan successfully galvanized support from previously opposed groups and individuals, marking new progress and setting the stage for the form-based code. A new grocery store has since been developed and other new projects have been submitted to the town. 

Size: 30 acres 

Type: Village Master Plan & Form-Based Code