Town of Waitsfield, VT - 2010
Brandy Saxton worked with the Waitsfield Planning Commission on an update to the Town Plan. The project included a public opinion survey that was distributed by mail town-wide. Respondents had an opportunity to respond either online or by completing the paper form. More than 200 residents and property owners participated, many offering detailed comments on the important issues facing the community. Based on this input, the Planning Commission reviewed the plan goals, policies and recommended actions, and drafted a prioritized strategy to guide the town's efforts to implement the plan.

Town of Hartford, NY - 2010
Brandy Saxton worked with the Hartford Comprehensive Plan Committee to revise the plan for this agricultural town in Washington County. A public opinion survey was distributed to all households and a series of planning workshops were held to gather public input. During the first workshop, participants drafted a vision statement that guided creation of the plan, which focuses on protection of farmland and rural character while seeking opportunities for business development.

Town of Starksboro, VT - 2009
Brandy Saxton assisted the Starksboro Planning Commission and Conservation Commission with an update to the town plan. The town focused considerable effort on revising the future land use section of that plan in advance of a project to update its zoning and subdivision regulations. Brandy Saxton worked with the Planning Commission to develop a series of three surveys that were distributed monthly in the town’s newsletter. That effort was followed by a planning workshop to gather further input during the planning process. Based on the considerable input received, Brandy Saxton worked with the Planning Commission to revise the plan.

Town of New Haven, VT - 2010
Brandy Saxton assisted the New Haven Planning Commission with an update to their town plan. The project focused on the future land use plan, particularly along the Route 7 highway corridor. This followed up on public outreach and meetings, facilitated by Brandy Saxton, in the fall of 2008 that examined Route 7 and led to recommended changes in the town’s approach to land use planning and regulation in the corridor. The town plan revisions also reconsider New Haven’s approach to regulating its rural lands to discourage further strip development along road frontage and encourage clustered development to preserve open space and rural character.