Since the 1960s, Williston has struggled to define itself as a growing suburban town. Early Town Plans expressed strong policy statements about Williston shouldering its fair share of the region’s development while managing the pace of growth, concentrating growth within Taft Corners, and maintaining the surrounding open rural landscapes. Since the 2006 Plan, there has been little change in goals, objectives and policies despite real change both within and outside Williston. 

 The last decade has witnessed seismic changes happening locally, nationally and globally. Critical issues- like housing affordability, public health, and the climate crisis- have risen to the forefront. Meeting these challenges head on will require much broader participation, in order to harness the collective creative resources of our citizenry. This project aims to do that in the development of Williston’s 2025 Town Plan through an innovative public engagement process. 

Vermont statute has twelve (12) required elements that must be included in a town's comprehensive plan. Williston is adding another layer to the "fabric" of its plan: livable, resilient, equitable. These three values will be "weaved" into each chapter and topic area. 

Launched in May 2023, "Postcards from the Future" was the teaser activity for our events and survey. 

On April 18, 2023, the Selectboard received an overview of the Housing Needs Assessment from the Planning Commission and Planning staff. The presentation begins at 51:35. The full report and PowerPoint slides can also be viewed here. 

In 2021, Williston citizens, staff, and a hired consultant team worked together to create a community Vision for Taft Corners, which ultimately resulted in the adoption of the Taft Corners Form-Based Code, a new set of zoning rules intended to fulfill that Vision. This video is a presentation of the first draft of that Vision by the consultant team. 

In 2020, the Williston Planning Commission hosted a public presentation and conversation about potential new growth and development and gathered public input to help it consider recommendations for changing Williston's zoning to address public concerns. This presentation and workshop provides a great summary of how Williston works to achieve its open space and working landscapes goals through development regulations.

"Back To The Pyramids" is a song by the legendary composers The Sold Americans. A music video on the [defunct proposal] of the Pyramid Mall in Williston. Maple Tree Place was developed instead of Pyramid Mall. May 12, 1989.