The power of three! The towns of Paonia, Hotchkiss and Crawford in Colorado’s North Fork Valley have teamed up to strengthen the tri-town valley community.
The rural Western town of Polson, Montana is grabbing its future by the horns and harnessing the energy of many new initiatives aimed to address the town’s future.
With a rich history and central location, Gardiner, Maine is tapping into its potential and creating a plan to revive its downtown, waterfront and economic vitality.
Gathering input from all members of the community, the City of Cortez, Colorado is designing a comprehensive plan for the future centered around shared values.
The Town of Essex and Village of Essex Junction, Vermont have functioned separately for decades. Now they’ll partner to spearhead plans built upon shared community values.
The Orton Family Foundation helps small cities and towns harness the inherent ability of citizens to imagine and achieve a better future for themselves and their community. Learn more about the philosophy behind our process here:
From storytelling celebrations in Vermont to keypad polling in Colorado to consensus building in Rhode Island, learn more about the Foundation’s pioneering work building vibrant, enduring communities.