The Center is helping eight property owners advance their visions for housing development, thanks to a DEC Adirondack Smart Growth grant

The Center is helping the Adirondack Town of Chester pursue designation as a historic district to support community and economic development. 

A community forest is land owned, managed, and cared for by a community that generates many benefits for the community.

We’re helping Tupper Lake plan for better recreation options to serve residents and boost the economy.

Rural communities face a common suite of challenges, from inadequate internet service to dwindling school populations and workforce training.

Since 2018, Center staff have been working with the Town of Lancaster on community development projects that engage a wide range of residents.

Members of the Maine West initiative are using a new regional mapping tool to help prioritize community conservation projects with strong ties to other important community interests.

The Center and regional partners are piloting a wayfinding project to improve the visitor experience, create regional connectivity, and continue to build public momentum and interest in the Katahdin region as a recreation destination.

When the Center works with a community, we make sure that any planning activities are strategic, specific, and will have a visible impact on the community.

The Center is helping nine trail networks expand the quality and variety of mountain biking experiences across the region.