WEST WINDSOR, Vt -- The Vermont Community Development Association (VCDA)
announces its 2023 Spring Conference - Recreation for Economic Vitality: Local and
Regional Strategies for Success. The annual event will take place at the West Windsor Town
Hall on Thursday May 18.
Communities around the state are finding ways to expand and share their outdoor and municipal
recreation opportunities as a way to boost economic vitality, attract and retain residents, and
draw visitors to their towns. Whether it’s a network of mountain bike trails, a local ski hill, an
indoor/outdoor pool, or a skating rink; recreation resources serve as a key strategy to attract
visitors and residents and boost and support a thriving local economy. Through a variety of
panels, peer-to-peer discussions, and trail outings, participants in this conference will:
● Hear about municipal and out door recreation success stories from around the state
● Address and workshop challenges that communities face when expanding and/or
marketing recreation opportunities
● Identify funding sources and technical assistance for local and regional recreation
● Explore a local recreation resource and hear about the formation of the Ascutney Outdoor
Trails and Outdoor Center
About VCDA
VCDA is an organization of individuals who are committed to working together on community
development issues of importance to Vermonters. Our mission is to build a network of effective
community development professionals by offering unique, targeted, and timely educational
forums that provide the tools to improve quality of life in Vermont communities. For more
information about VCDA and the conference, visit https://www.vtcda.org/spring-2022.html
Vermont Community Development Association
United States