This year’s Vermont Statewide Housing Conference is posting some pretty impressive numbers. At this point we have:
Events
Affordable housing needs and next steps for Chittenden County
VHFA’s Leslie Black-Plumeau and Housing Vermont’s Kenn Sassorossi discussed Chittenden County’s affordable housing needs with CCTV reporter Mike Cohen last night on Channel 17. The live show focused on the ECOS project's impacts throughout the county to analyze and address the most pressing issues facing county residents.
Countdown to the Conference
While Halloween might be filled with witches and ghosts there’s something FAR scarier that’s happening as the clock strikes midnight tomorrow: the conference registration system will close for the upcoming Vermont Statewide Housing Conference. If you haven’t signed up yet you should do it by Friday, October 31st so you have a seat at this popular event!
Vermont wins HUD grant for campaign to build inclusive communities
Vermont’s Fair Housing Project at CVOEO will begin work with partner organizations to launch a “hearts and minds campaign” about the many advantages to communities of encouraging affordable mixed income housing in locations that are conducive to sound economic development. HUD has announced the award of $125,000 for the project. Ted Wimpey, Director of the Fair Housing Project, explained that “local businesses need workers and customers and aging populations, people with disabilities, people on fixed incomes and all working people need more affordable homes located closer to work, medical facilities and other services and shopping where transportation will not cost an arm and a leg. It is a win-win proposition for all communities.
Vermont Statewide Housing Conference registrations filling fast
One-third of the conference workshops are at least half full! Register today if you want a spot in our most popular offerings:
Registration open for Vermont Statewide Housing Conference
The Vermont Statewide Housing Conference is proud to announce its lineup of 18 workshops, in-depth plenary panel and nationally-acclaimed keynote speaker Barry Zigas. Register online today for this important event!