This question was recently the focus of a Vermont-based consulting team under the direction of The High Meadows Fund and Efficiency Vermont. The team, composed of VHFA, Energy Futures Group, Milne-Allen Appraisal Company and Fifth Element Associates, conducted extensive housing market, demographic and direct consumer research.
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Services for Terry McNight set for Thursday, December 4
Terry McNight, long-time Executive Director of the Addison County Community Trust (ACCT), suffered a fatal heart attack on Saturday. Viewing and visiting hours will be on Thursday, December 4, 2014 from 4 to 7 PM, with a prayer service and time for sharing of memories at 6:30 pm at Ready Funeral & Cremation Service South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd.
Hundreds convene at Vermont Statewide Housing Conference
About 450 policy makers, housing developers, lenders and advocates convened today to learn from national and state leaders and to identify the state’s most pressing housing issues. The conference was kicked off by Governor Shumlin as he discussed his priorities for housing, followed by interactive instant polling designed to capitalize on thi
Residents and partners celebrate Richmond Terrace renovations
There was much to celebrate on Friday at the 16-unit Richmond Terrace apartment complex.
HUD fair market rent levels effective October 2014 now on Vermont Housing Data site
The fair market rent levels that will be in place from October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 are now available on the Vermont Housing Data website.
Housing conference registration extended and workshop added
There are still a few more days to register for the Vermont Statewide Housing Conference. On-line registrations will be accepted through Friday, November 7, 2014. The conference takes place on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the Hilton in Burlington.
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.
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.
Exploring solutions to homelessness in Vermont
Vermont suffered a 9% increase in homelessness last year, according to a new report from Champlain Housing Trust and Housing Vermont. The report digs deeper into the challenges around this issue and offers steps to help solve it.