About Us

Burlington, Vermont (pop. 40,000) has won national awards for being a livable city, for offering a clean environment and a vibrant lifestyle, for being a place where people choose to raise families and to start a business, and for the quality of its higher education institutions and its health care facilities. The Legacy Project was created in 1999 to help maintain these important qualities, and to provide a framework for on-going community dialogue on how to achieve a sustainable future.

Burlington Waterfront Bike Path

The Legacy Action Plan, based on the input of hundreds of residents, was created as a beacon to guide Burlington’s economic growth, environmental and social health, and to ensure quality education for all. The Plan was organized and overseen by a diverse steering committee including members from the business, low-income, environment, academic, youth, and social service communities. The final plan, identifying what people value most about their city and what they want to preserve, reflects the input of thousands of people from all age groups and all parts of the city.

This common vision was defined through numerous open meetings, focus groups, and discussions. The result is an action plan shaped and prioritized by Burlington residents.