Valley Advocates for Responsible Development is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Teton Valley, Idaho. We are a citizens’ group working to shape policy, guide development, and provide outreach to preserve natural resources, protect rural character, and promote vibrant communities in Teton Valley through civic action.

Southern Gateway to Driggs

November, 9 2023

The Scenic Corridor and southern entrance to Driggs is on the chopping block. With 8 subdivisions pending in this area alone, the impacts that would come with this scale of development, in this location, are extraordinary.

Three Creeks, Three Devastating Cases of Destruction!

October, 30 2023

EMAIL OUR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. Teton County Board of County Commissioners carved out time during their meeting on Monday to hold an open discussion about the recent destruction to Darby, Dry, and Teton Creeks. Friends of the Teton River (FTR) and VARD were able to voice our concerns and suggest urgent next steps that included, but were not limited to, a contact list of who’s who for rapid response when destruction is occurring and an emergency ordinance moratorium on any and all development in riparian areas.

Full Agendas: Development Updates

October, 9 2023

After the 9/12 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting ended early, many agenda items were moved to the upcoming October 10th meeting. These hearings on top of the regular meeting - 7 hearings in total - will make for a long evening. This PZC meeting will follow the rescheduled Board of County Commissioners meeting that will be held (all day) on the same day.

Development Map

We actively track development in all jurisdictions of Teton Valley (Driggs, Victor, Tetonia, Alta, Teton County Idaho, and Teton County Wyoming). This is a constantly evolving, interactive database, and we do our best to keep the information current and correct. We are excited to announce that Teton County GIS now has an interactive "Pending Subdivision" layer on their map. Visit our Development Map page for more info...

Development Map

We actively track development in all jurisdictions of Teton Valley (Driggs, Victor, Tetonia, Alta, Teton County Idaho, and Teton County Wyoming). This is a constantly evolving, interactive database, and we do our best to keep the information current and correct. We are excited to announce that Teton County GIS now has an interactive "Pending Subdivision" layer on their map. Visit our Development Map page for more info...

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Posted December, 8 2023

Huge thanks to all the folks who braved the weather and stopped by our open house last night. It was...

Posted December, 6 2023

If you happen to be in Driggs tomorrow evening and would like to meet our staff and learn more about...

Posted November, 15 2023

Last night, the Teton County Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend denial of the first two...

Contact

Niki Richards, Executive Director
(208) 354-1707
285 East Little Avenue
PO Box 1164
Driggs, ID 83422

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