Uncertainty is a consistent theme among economists these days, with each round of projections for Vermont's plight worse than the last.
Columnist Robert Samuelson explained to the audience at a Vermont economy conference in early January the only other national economic experience like this was the spiraling inflation of the 1970s because, like now, people could not see where it would end.
The February issue of the Champlain Business Journal features a number of articles about development and housing in Vermont.
Topics cover green construction, the Vermont Neighborhoods Program, condominiums and other multi-unit buildings in Vermont, Act 250 and smart growth.
A number of VHFA-produced reports are cited in the issue, along with comments from Agency friends and partners such as VHFA Commissioner Kevin Dorn, Smart Growth Vermont Executive Director Noelle MacKay, and recently-former Housing Vermont President Andy Broderick.
The Champlain Housing Trust (CHT) presented awards and selected Board members at its annual meeting this past Saturday.
The event was attended by 150 CHT members.
CHT presented U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders with the Tim McKenzie Award for his commitment to the community land trust model for nearly 30 years in public office.
CHT's predecessors, the Burlington Community Land Trust and Lake Champlain Housing, were created under the Sanders Administration while mayor of Burlington in 1984. Since then, Bernie has advocated for investment in permanently affordable housing programs and organizations.
The February issue of Affordable Housing Finance Magazine — yes, there is a magazine for every interest! — features VHFA Executive Director Sarah Carpenter.
Sarah is the subject of the issue's "Pop Quiz" section, answering a number of questions about her work at the Agency.