Outreach tools

Connecting with community members is critical to improving housing affordability through local actions. These tools can help Vermont communities benefit from lessons learned elsewhere and use proven effective communication and outreach tools: 

• Municipal Engagement Tools for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  
• Build public will with tools from Dr. Tiffany Manual and TheCaseMade. 
• Inquire with Vermont Council on Rural Development about a "community visit program"
• Visit Sightline's One-Stop Shop of  "abundant housing" messaging resources
• Explore Enterprise Community Engagement Toolkit to best connect with residents and build interest
  • Piecing it Together: A Framing Playbook for Affordable Housing Advocates
• Take advantage of best practices for affordable housing messaging shared by the Thriving Communities initiative 
• Replicate best practices for building local support in this Housing Toolbox for Massachusetts.