This document provides information about an upcoming community workshop event in Woodstock, Vermont. It discusses demographic trends in Woodstock's population over the next decade regarding aging residents and climate refugees. It also outlines potential topics for discussion, such as housing, sustainability, and schools. The document shares details on current community projects and the Woodstock Economic Development Commission's priorities. It asks community members to provide input on engagement strategies and next steps for the workshop process.
3. A. Dress up means a
cocktail dress and
muck boots
B. You’re sick of saying,
“No, not that
Woodstock.”
C. You don’t even try
to park downtown
in the fall
You know you’re from
Woodstock when…
meetkeypads
4. meetkeypads.
Where do you live?
A. S. Woodstock
B. W. Woodstock
C. Taftsville
D. Village
E. Town
F. Beyond
Woodstock
5. meetkeypads.
How long have you lived here?
A. < 1 year
B. 1-5 years
C. 6-10 years
D. 11-20 years
E. > 20 years
8. olderwoodstock
29%
where will they live?
how will they get around?
where will they shop and eat?
how will they stay active?
how will they contribute?
of VT
pop.
over age
60
9. youngerwoodstock
111,300
where will they live?
how will they get around?
where will they shop and eat?
where will they work?
what kind of town do they want?
# 30-44 year olds in VT
10. largerwoodstock?
13M
how many will come here?
where will they live?
who will they be?
how will we provide services?
what benefits will they bring?
Est. U.S.
coastal
climate
refugees
11. warmerwoodstock
3.5°
how will we stay cool?
how will farms adapt?
will our forests burn?
what will winter look like?
how will our economy change?
estimated
warming in
Vermont
12. automatedwoodstock what jobs will change?
will town services change?
what will our economy look like?
what should students learn?
73M
how will our lives improve?
Est. U.S.
job
losses
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23. meetkeypads. If you could travel to 2030
Woodstock, what would you
most want to see?
A. Full storefronts
B. Historic buildings
C. Working farms
D. Diverse people
E. Housing for all
F. Engaged
volunteers
G. Other
36. EDC Priorities (DRAFT!)
36 6/12/2019
Market
Woodstock
Expand
Housing And
Related
Services
Improve
Physical
Amenities
Support
Businesses and
Business
Environment
EDC
Support
Community
Initiatives
Website
Engagement with
prospective
residents and
business owners
Housing Study
Child Care
Expansion
Revitalization
River Trail
Teagle’s Landing
Other proactive
initiatives
Storefront
incentives
Business policies
to encourage
economic
development
Community Grant
Program
37. Funding history (by project) through December, 2018
37 6/12/2019
• Village Beautification
• Maple Madness
• Bluff Island Music
• Lobster Fest
• Flower Baskets
• Wireless Woodstock
• Window Display
• Sunday Afternoon Jazz
• Bookstock
• Village Green Lighting
• Woodstock Community TV
• WAMBA
Quality of Life
• Optimist Center
• Pop-Up Co-Working
• Student Employment
• East End Eats
• Storefront Incentives
• Rainbow School
• WUHS Apparel
• WCCC Infant Care
• Emergency Funds
Jobs
• East End Development Study
• East End Design Study
• Pentangle Arts Study
• Village Revitalization
• Housing Study
Planning
• Public Relations
• Welcome Signs
• Commercial Advertising
• Communications Team
• Community Website
• Digital Media Coordinator
Marketing
Grants Made, FY16 through December, 2018
• Event Management
• Administrative Expenses
• EDC Coordinator
Support
Roughly
$500K
granted
42. movingahead What topics most need
thoughtful dialogue?
A. The economy
B. Inclusion &
diversity
C. Resilience &
sustainability
D. Housing & energy
E. Schools & youth
F. Other