Successful CHIP projects depend not only on sound financing structures, but also on strong community understanding and buy-in. This webinar will explore how municipal leaders can build community trust, communicate project benefits clearly, and navigate public concerns throughout the development process.

Learn practical strategies for engaging residents, working with stakeholders, and creating partnerships that align private investment with community priorities. Attendees will hear real-world examples of what helps projects gain momentum and what can undermine public confidence if not addressed early or successfully.

Topics will include: 

• Communicating the overall public value of development projects  
• Baking transparency into the process  
• Managing community concerns and expectations  
• Creating effective public-private relationships  
• Lessons learned from successful and challenging projects  

This session is designed for elected and appointed municipal officials and economic development and planning staff participating in CHIP. 

Presenters:
Katie Buckley, Director of Municipal Operations Support, VLCT
Bonnie Waninger, Project & Funding Specialist, VLCT
TBD!

Building Housing, Building Futures: VLCT’s CHIP Webinar Series
The Vermont Community and Housing Infrastructure Program (CHIP) aims to enable housing development by allowing municipalities to finance infrastructure improvements using future tax revenue. This webinar series helps local government officials and staff learn about different aspects of CHIP and manage its requirements. Each topic-oriented event begins with a presentation or panel discussion then transitions to Q&A. Bring your questions, share your challenges, and learn from other communities.