Downtown Rutland Transit-Oriented Development Plan

ABOUT THE Downtown Rutland Transit-Oriented Development Plan
Finalized May 2026

“Downtown Rutland has long served as the civic and cultural heart of the region. Today, it faces both significant challenges and promising opportunities. As housing and market dynamics shift in Vermont and across the country, demand continues to grow for compact, walkable communities where people can access daily needs, job opportunities, services, and transit. The Rutland Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Plan embraces these changes and positions the City to take advantage of key redevelopment opportunities, meet the needs of its residents, and continue the Rutland’s downtown momentum into the City’s future.

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) aligns housing, jobs, services, and mobility options to create vibrant, livable, and economically resilient communities. For Rutland, this approach represents both a continuation of its downtown legacy and an opportunity to strategically guide growth toward a more connected, mixed-use urban center. The plan builds upon decades of investment in the city’s historic core, while introducing tools and strategies that respond to modern economic conditions and housing goals.” (Downtown Rutland Transit-oriented Development Plan, 2026)

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This report was finalized in May 2026 by Stantec with the guidance and support of the Rutland Regional Planning Commission, the City of Rutland Planning Department, Rutland Redevelopment Authority, and Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission.

UPCOMING MEETING

COMMUNITY FORUM: RUTLAND PLAZA

Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Streetside Conference Center at The Hub CoWorks, 67 Merchants Row, Downtown Rutland

Join us for a community forum about the future of the Rutland Plaza. During this forum you’ll hear about where we have been, where we are today, and the vision for the future. There will be time for public questions and comments. You’ll also hear about the TIF district and the work that has already been accomplished.

Be part of the conversation as we envision the future of the Rutland Plaza!

PAST MEETINGS

Future of the Plaza: Community Discussion AND Presentations

BOA Community and Economic Development Committee meeting
HELD August 25, 2025 | 5:30 PM | Alderman chambers, second floor of Rutland City Hall

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Join the Board of Aldermen’s Community and Economic Development Committee for a discussion about the future of the Downtown Rutland shopping plaza. The meeting will feature presentations from outside experts who will share information, ideas, and perspectives to help educate Committee members, the Board of Aldermen, and the public about potential opportunities for the plaza and its future.

This meeting is open to the public and will provide an opportunity to learn more about the work being considered and hear the perspectives of the presenters as the community looks toward future planning and development.