newboots
Angel Diva
I want to amend my post above and say that I appreciate the state wide zoning in Act 250 because it keeps our state looking beautiful!
I'm glad you added that! When Act 250 was passed, lo these many years ago, there was very little zoning at all outside of the cities. Tourism was, as it is today, a huge draw, and in addition to strictly environmental concerns, Act 250 addressed many issues that affect the beauty of the state. No reason it shouldn't need amending after all these years. In the 70s, there wasn't really development pressure except around Burlington. It was so much more rural!
Now that I'm living elsewhere, I am struck daily in the contrast in beauty. There are many beautiful places here - I live right near the Hudson River, there are a couple of castles and historic mansions nearby, and the cliffs rise very high on both sides of the river. But everywhere there are billboards, litter, and abandoned industrial relics. I always thought the billboard ban made a really positive change in Vermont. But I am so biased!
There are some gorgeous places here, but they are very expensive! Rhinebeck comes to mind, with its rolling hills and horse farms.