Burlington Co-Housing East Village (pictured) and other Vermont co-housing developments are written up in this month's issue of Champlain Business Journal.

In an article titled "Seniors seek alternatives to traditional living arrangements," Joy Perrino Choquette writes of a 2008 study conducted by Fiona Patterson, a resident of East Village, that looked at the benefits of co-housing for senior residents.

Patterson's study concluded that the social aspect of community living might be the biggest benefit for seniors.

Registration is open for "Housing Policy," a 3-credit graduate-level course being offered at the University of Vermont in Burlington this fall.

The course, taught by VHFA Policy and Planning Manager Maura Collins, will meet Thursday nights from 4 to 6:45, Aug. 31 through Dec. 9.

Maura will cover a number of housing policy topics throughout the semester:

The Twin Pines Housing Trust Board of Trustees is looking for residents of Twin Pines rental and homeownership properties to serve on the Board.

Residents bring valuable perspective to the Board when handling important policy issues.

To learn more, contact the Trust's office at 802.291.7000 or [email protected].

A reminder to owners and managers of subsidized rental properties in Vermont: The deadline to submit your properties’ energy and utility data to VHFA is today.

Complete the survey online.

We've been getting survey results fast and furious over the last couple of days. Thanks to all of you who've already completed the survey.

In order to be considered as a possible recipient of the millions of energy funding dollars becoming available through RGGI, the MacArthur Foundation, weatherization and other stimulus initiatives, owners or managers must complete VHFA’s online survey by close of business today.