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Future of Public Transit in Vermont just pulled up in Montpelier

The Burlington Free Press - September 29, 2020

The Burlington Free Press covers the upcoming Montpelier on-demand microtransit pilot project - scheduled to launch in January 2021.

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Talk of the town

The Times Argus - September 2, 2020

The Talk of the Town section covered SMC's Social Distance Ice Cream Social for CAN Volunteer Coordinators who are organinizing their neighborhood networks.

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Laura Brookes Neighborhoods Bronwyn Fryer

The Times Argus – May 01, 2020

Bronwyn Fryer covers Laura Brooke's community organizing efforts on the CAN project in the Local Heroes section - a topic Bronwyn covered during the COVID-pandemic.

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Imagine What Comes Next Mara Brooks

The Bridge – April 22, 2020

Mara Brooks discusses SMC's Writing Competition "What Comes Next?". The competition asks writers to envision a day in 2047 and to focus on creative solutions to Climate Change, social discord and post COVID economic strife.

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How Can Vermonters Drive Less?

VPR - Brave Little State – December 6, 2019

VPR's Brave Little State covers the broad topic of transportation in Vermont. Angela & Peter cover a range of ideas and solutions to lower the number of Vermonters who drive single-occupancy vehicles, including SMC's work on on-demand, microtransit!

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New Park in Montpelier Stephen Mills

Times Argus – Nov. 29, 2018

Montpelier City Council is being asked to “stick a stick in the spokes” of the planned redevelopment of land adjacent to the former Montpelier Beverage & Redemption Center on Main Street in the Capital City amid calls to create a new city park on the site instead.

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Farmer’s Market Test a Winner Stephen Mills

Times Argus – Oct. 13, 2017

The premiere of the Farmers Market on State Street on Saturday was well­received, although for some “the jury is still out.” The move from the nearby parking lot next to Julio’s restaurant was part of a trial run to promote the city as more pedestrianfriendly.

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New Sustainability Coalition Launched
At Garden Party by Nat Frothingham

The Bridge – Aug 4, 2017

The task of reimagining, then of remaking Montpelier took another solid step forward on July 27 when about 50 or so citizens gathered at a late afternoon garden party to witness the launch of a new not­for­profit organization called the "Sustainable Montpelier Coalition."

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With Aerial Trams, Streetcars, Condos: Murphy Bed Micro Units… Team Bridges Wins $10,000 Net Zero Design Competition
by Nat Frothingham

The Bridge – Jan 20, 2017

Net Zero Vermont Inc. announced the winner of the Montpelier 2030 Design Competition’s $10,000 prize is “Team Bridges”

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New vision for future is chosen Stephen Mills

Times Argus – Jan 19, 2017

State, city and civic leaders from the governor on down hailed a new vision of the future for the Capital City on Wednesday. It marked the culmination of a six-month design competition, Sustainable Montpelier 2030, organized by Net Zero Vermont to make the city carbon neutral by 2030. And the winner is — Team Bridges

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Serve as an AmeriCorps VISTA with SMC!

Are you community-minded and looking to make a difference? Come serve with us as an AmeriCorps VISTA and help organize the Capital Area Neighborhoods program. SMC will work with you to find an affordable place to live for the year. For more information and to apply (applications due no later than 10/15/21! FYI, there are 2 potential start dates: 10/25 and 11/8), find the application here.

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