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RGH formed to oppose a proposed 36,000 sf grocery store with accompanying 130-car parking lot on a 4.6 acre site in Hinesburg. The project was incompatible with the character of the neighborhood, contradicted Hinesburg's  Official Map (which designated this parcel for community facilities), would have caused traffic and stormwater problems,  and would have significantly devalued the federal, state, and local investment made in creating a Canal Walk next to Lot 15 (behind the post office). The group met innumerable times over ten years and provided public education until the Delhaize/Ahold Corporation withdrew their proposal. In those years discussions and education have led to an ever broader vision for us as citizens of the Town.  We see the need to be more "big picture," for example, looking at stormwater management from a Town-wide perspective rather than piecemeal, supporting visionary candidates for Town-wide offices and committees, etc.  The Lantman's store was never purchased by Hannaford but does use the Hannaford distribution network.  

The people of Responsible Growth Hinesburg work to ensure that new development in Hinesburg is: scaled to meet the needs of our town;  constructed so that waters of Lake Champlain, its tributaries and other natural systems are protected; and located so that it complements its surroundings, protects our working landscape and recreational lands, and fosters a sense of community.

Responsible Growth Hinesburg came together in 2010 and received independent 501c3 non-profit status from the IRS in 2019. 

The group now moves forward with a newly energized board of directors.