Representatives from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), the City of Burlington and the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) were joined by representatives from Vermont's congressional delegation and others in announcing nearly $290,000 in grants for Burlington.

The Sustainable Community Challenge Grant will help stimulate sustainable and livable communities in Burlington — connecting housing, employment and economic development with transportation and other infrastructure improvements.

Canal Street Veterans Housing, a new $5.6 million building that will provide 16 units of transitional housing for veterans in Winooski, is nearing completion.

Becky Holt, Director of Development & Communications for the Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS), says people will likely start moving in in January.

Housing Vermont developed the project with COTS. VHFA allocated $384,300 in federal Housing Credits.

The State of Vermont received congratulations from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) last week for meeting the state's obligation and targeting requirements for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).

Vermont received $19.6 million in federal NSP money to fund activities related to the purchase, rehabilitation, or redevelopment of abandoned or foreclosed upon homes.

Now through the Vermont Statewide Housing Conference, Nov. 18, we’re spotlighting speakers planning to participate in the day’s bevy of workshops. Next up: Andy Mikell, State Manager and Title Counsel, Vermont Attorneys Title Corp.

Andy was engaged in the private practice of law for 13 years before becoming State Manager and Title Counsel at Vermont Attorneys Title Corp. in 1997.