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- Fall 2014. In VARD’s Fall 2014 Newsletter, we give readers a brief snapshot about the projects we have been working on, such as our local advocacy for grassroots community planning and more!
- Summer 2014 In VARD’s Summer 2014 Newsletter we take a look at why planning matters and how Teton County’s current zoning pattern was created. We also ask our readers to guess the zoning of four distinctive places in Teton County. You may be surprised!
- Winter 2013 In this newsletter, VARD explores the economic value of wildlife and how the draft code written by planning contractor Steven Loosli meshes with our Community’s new Comprehensive Plan. Click here to read the newsletter
- Summer 2013 Lasting economic prosperity does not simply happen to a community; it takes foresight, collaboration, and planning. For Teton Valley to continue to grow more vibrant and livable, we must recognize the amenities and policies that support our growing economy. In this issue, VARD delves into why planning matters, listing examples of Teton Valley planning decisions that have benefited and harmed our local community. Click here to read the newsletter. 1.6 MB
- Fall 2012 November 6th is election day! Meet the Teton County Commissioner candidates and learn how/where to vote! In this issue, VARD asks each of the candidates how she/he will implement land use actions outlined in the recently passed Comprehensive Plan. Click here to read the newsletter. 1.3 MB
- Spring 2012 Utilizing community visioning and GIS mapping resources, we show 3-dimensional visualizations and diagrams illustrating future growth scenarios for Teton County, Idaho. As we take a fresh look at land-use planning in Teton Valley through the new Comprehensive Plan, what sort of future does the community envision for rural lands? Click here to read the newsletter. 1.8 MB
- Fall-Winter 2011 Our Fall-Winter 2011 newsletter discusses the successes, challenges, and lessons learn that are beginning to accumulate as a result of the “Reshaping Development Patterns project.” Six major developments are featured in Teton Valley, each in different stages of change. Click here to read the newsletter. 1.1 MB
- Summer 2011 Our summer newsletter further discusses our “Reshaping Development Patterns Project” and the work we’ve done with the Targhee Hills Estates development. Click here to read the newsletter. 1.5 MB
- Fall 2010 VARD reflects on a decade of change and encourages you to vote in the fall 2010 elections! Click here to read the newsletter. 2.3 MB
- Summer 2010 Learn about the progress VARD has made on the “Reshaping Development Patterns Project” and our strategies to plan for economic recovery and a sustainable future in Teton Valley. Click here to read the newsletter. 1.5 MB
- Late Fall/Early Winter 2009 Our winter newsletter discusses our “Reshaping Development Patterns Project” which will be ongoing throughout 2010. Click here to read the newsletter. 2 MB
- Spring 2009 Check out our latest city and county growth statistics! Click here to read our Spring 2009 newsletter. 800 KB
- Fall 2008 This is our 2008 Election Issue: Q&A with County Commissioner Candidates. Click here to read the October 2008 Newsletter 1.2 MB
- Summer 2008 Excerpts from VARD’s recently published Developer’s Handbook for Smart Growth. Click here to read the Summer 2008 Newsletter. 1.2 MB
- Winter 2008 A Tale of Two Plats: Case Studies in Changing Land Use; Facts & Figures; New Staff; Match Opportunity Click here to view a pdf of the Feb 08 newsletter 800 KB
- Fall 2007 Check out the map centerfold highlighting the many faces of growth in Teton Valley. Click here to view our most enthusiastically-received newsletter yet! 1,000 KB
- Summer 2007 Click here to read the June 2007 newsletter 1.4 MB
- Spring 2007 Click here to read the March 2007 newsletter 904 KB
- Fall 2006 VARD encourages you to exercise your right to vote; explores the candidates and welcomes new staff members. Click here to read the Fall 2006 newsletter. 800KB
- Spring 2006 VARD explores the ingredients that are feeding a “perfect storm” of development and takes a look at downtown development in our cities. Click here to read the newsletter. 700 KB
- Fall 2005 Click here to read the Fall 2005 newsletter 236 K
- Summer 2005 Pass It On | Property Rights | Advocacy Workshop | Teton Bacteria Click here to read the newsletter 571 KB
- Spring 2005 Ed McMahon | Upcoming Projects Click here to read the newsletter 384 KB
- Spring 2004 VARD takes a look at Teton Valley’s Water Supply, hires new staff, wins honorable mention for the Max Dalton Open Government Award, and more! Click here to read the Spring 2004 newsletter 389 KB
- Spring 2003 VARD’s inaugural newsletter, “Valley News” takes a look at the growth of VARD as a citizen’s nonprofit organization and the important role that VARD will take in advocating that growth and development in our community is environmentally sustainable and economically prosperous. Click here to read the Spring 2003 newsletter 938 KB