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New Planters for Downtown
Sponsor a Planter
Montpelier Alive is replacing the aging downtown flower planters with new, municipal-grade planters. Planters purchased this year will be placed on State Street between Main and Elm Streets. In subsequent years we will be placing planters throughout downtown.
Please consider supporting this effort by purchasing a memorial planter with a plaque or making a contribution of any amount. Montpelier Alive is a 501(c)(3) and donations may be tax-deductible as a charitable contribution.
Costs
Costs for memorial planters with plaques are listed below, however we will happily take tax-deductible donations of any amount.
24" planter: $525
30" planter: $675
36" planter: $825
Download a sponsorship form.
More Information
Montpelier Alive is embarking on a new project to replace the downtown’s aging oak-barrel planters with attractive new planters with an urban aesthetic.
Constructed of a durable polyethylene material with a subtle aggregate look, the new planters will be purchased in three different sizes. They will be grouped around streetscape features such as light poles or sidewalk “bulb-outs” and will feature a mix of flowering and ornamental annuals appropriate to our climate. Opportunities are available for people who are interested in supporting this project by creating a memorial with a plaque on the planters for a contribution of $525 or more. Montpelier Alive welcomes contributions in any amount toward the project.
In this first year, our goal is to replace the oak planters on State Street between Main and Elm Streets. In subsequent years, we hope to be able to replace the planters throughout the rest of the downtown. Memorials have been a and were used for the wooden benches downtown and City Hall Plaza renovations a decade ago.
Gregg Gossens, Montpelier Alive board member and partner in Gossens Bachman Architects, devised the plan of grouping the new planters around sidewalk features. “By having a few planters nestled together, the downtown planters should really make a big visual impact.” The new “Rosa” planters are produced by Landscape Forms in 24”, 30” and 36” diameters.
Montpelier Alive is a 501(c)(3), so contributions to the planter fund may be tax-deductible as a charitable contribution.
Community Events
2/6/12
Design Committee Meeting. 5:15 pm. Montpelier City Hall. EMAIL for info.
2/7/12
PechaKucha Montpelier: Downstairs at the Savoy, learn about Montpelier’s Capital City Cash program. More info HERE.
2/9/12
Board Meeting. 5:30 pm. Montpelier Police Department. EMAIL for info.
2/10/12
Art Walk: Stroll through Downtown Montpelier and visit with artists and view their work. 22 venues. Write a love note to the Valentine Phantom at City Center. More info HERE.
2/10/12
Sweets and Treats: All day in Downtown Montpelier, participating shops will offer mystery discounts to their shoppers. Another reason to love your local!
2/13/12
Rotary Presentation: Executive Director Phayvanh Luekhamhan gives an overview of 2011 accomplishments at the Montpelier Rotary Club luncheon. 12 pm, Capitol Plaza. EMAIL for info.
2/14/12
Promotions Committee Meeting: 11:30 am, Montpelier City Hall. EMAIL for info.
2/23/12
Emergency Preparedness Workshop, FREE. 8:30 am, Montpelier City Hall. EMAIL for more info.
2/23/12
Community Forum: Local Options Taxes. Learn and discuss this topic prior to Town Meeting Day. 7 pm, Capitol Plaza. EMAIL for Info.
3/6/12
Town Meeting Day. Please come to Montpelier City Hall to vote!
3/7/12
Montpelier Business Association Monthly Meeting. 8:30 am, Montpelier City Hall. EMAIL for info.
3/8/12
Board Meeting. 5:30 pm, Montpelier Police Department. EMAIL for info.
3/21/12
Back Office Series: Features Bear Pond Books and Rivendell Books. 5:30 in Chilrdens Room of Bear Pond Books. EMAIL for more info.
3/22/12
Advanced Social Media Workshop: For businesses to engage customers and fine tune their message. 8:30 am, Montpelier City Hall. Reservations Required. EMAIL for more info.
3/22/12
Legislative Walkabout: 5 – 7 pm. Downtown Shops stay open a bit later to welcome and meet the legislators.
4/1/12
PoemCity Kick Off Event: Reading by Sydney Lea at State House, 4 pm. More info HERE.
What else is happening? Find out HERE!
Contact us anytime:
Montpelier Alive
39 Main Street
Montpelier, Vt 05602
director@montpelieralive.org
(802) 223-9604
Phayvanh Luekhamhan
Executive Director