Achieving a durable economy: Lessons learned from Burlington, Vermont. Issue 1 (2nd January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Seifer, Bruce; Antczak, Ed; Phillips, Rhonda
• Is Part Of: Local development & society. Volume 1:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 43
• Page End: 52
• Publication Date: 2020-01-02
• Subjects: Locally focused economies -- sustainable economies -- durable economies -- Burlington -- Vermont; Community development -- Periodicals; Community development -- United States -- Periodicals; 307.1405
• DOI: 10.1080/26883597.2020.1824127
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2688-3597

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In this case, an overview is provided of the innovative economic and community development approaches that the City of Burlington, Vermont has used over several decades to create a more sustainable economy. A description of the six sectors of a durable economy discusses locally focused, cultural, social, inclusive, political, and environmental/sustainable aspects. Lessons learned about various initiatives used to foster a more durable economy are presented to conclude the case.