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Regional planning commissions map growth areas under Act 181 to direct housing benefits

Natural Resources & Energy · January 28, 2026
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Regional planning commissioners told the committee they are updating 11 regional plans under Act 181, creating consistent future land use maps, and designating compact growth areas eligible for Act 250 jurisdiction changes; RPCs emphasized public engagement and local opt-ins for tier changes.

Catherine Dimitrick of the Northwest Regional Planning Commission told the committee the RPCs are updating 11 regional plans to implement Act 181, including a new future land use mapping approach that aligns town-to-region-to-state targets. "Act 181 required all regional planning commissions to update their regional plans," she said, adding that the plans introduce a "future land use map" and expanded public participation…

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