Community Development
The Community Development Department is responsible for all land-use and transportation planning activities in the City of Essex Junction. The department reviews development applications, conducts zoning enforcement, and manages the City's land use and transportation planning initiatives. Our staff supports the Planning Commission, Development Review Board, and Bike/Walk Advisory Committee.
Region-wide, the department represents the City in coordination with the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission and the Vermont Department of Transportation and works with major employers such as GlobalFoundries and New England Central Railroad.
Contact Information
Chris Yuen
Community Development Director
cyuen@essexjunction.org
802-878-6944 EXT: 1607
Terry Hass
Assistant Zoning Administrator
terry@essexjunction.org
802-878-6944 EXT: 1604
Michael Giguere
City Planner
mgiguere@essexjunction.org
802-878-6944 EXT: 1625
Connect the Junction Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Master Plan
The City of Essex Junction is creating a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Master Plan for the City Center, Pearl Street Corridor, and Park Street area. Transit-Oriented Development is aimed at creating walkable communities centered around transportation hubs, which allow people to walk, bike, and ride transit to destinations for work and leisure. This study area contains stops for Green Mountain Transit Bus Lines 2 and 10, as well as the Amtrak Station.
This project builds upon previous planning efforts that have envisioned how Essex Junction can grow thoughtfully, incorporating more diverse housing options and encouraging multi-modal transportation. Through a robust community engagement process, the team will devise strategies for future development in the area, looking at opportunities for new land uses, the expansion of public space, and the improvement of facilities for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders.
For updates on the project, and to learn about opportunities to get involved, visit the project website.
Current Community Development Projects:
- Crescent Connector
- Essex Junction Multimodal Station
- 1 Main Street Park