Blog

Here you'll find the latest information about what's happening at our member organizations, opportunities in the community, and the latest news from the Legislature. Also VAHC Staff share their thoughts about the housing crisis in Vermont.

David Martins

Mar 25, 20161 min read

Request for Proposals: Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance Evaluation

The City of Burlington’s Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO) seeks the services of qualified consultants to conduct an...

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David Martins

Oct 22, 20152 min read

Burlington City Council Passes Housing Action Plan

Last week the Burlington City Council approved a Housing Action Plan to address the city’s housing crisis. To view the final draft of the...

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David Martins

Apr 14, 20153 min read

Burlington Mayor's Office Presents Housing Action Plan

Last night, Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger presented his Housing Action Plan to the City Council and members of the public. The...

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100K Homes Community Briefing to Be Held on October 29th

David Martins

Oct 24, 20141 min read

100K Homes Community Briefing to Be Held on October 29th

Organizers of the 100,000 Homes Campaign in Burlington are excited to share what they learned during the three day registry event that...

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David Martins

Jul 26, 20131 min read

VCIL hosts celebration in honor of ADA anniversary – TONIGHT

The Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL) is hosting a celebration tonight to honor the 23rd anniversary of the signing of the...

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David Martins

Jun 17, 20131 min read

Vermont's housing authorities feel the impacts of sequestration

Public housing authorities in Vermont are feeling the effects of sequestration on already stressed budgets. This results in fewer issued...

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Fair Market Rents revised upward by 24% for Burlington-S. Burlington metro area

David Martins

May 3, 20131 min read

Fair Market Rents revised upward by 24% for Burlington-S. Burlington metro area

By Leslie Black-Plumeau. Reposted from Housing Matters, April 30, 2013. #AffordableHousing #VT #BTV #StateResearch #Housing...

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AmeriCorps and other service members honored during first ever Mayors Day of Recognition for Nationa

David Martins

Apr 10, 20131 min read

AmeriCorps and other service members honored during first ever Mayors Day of Recognition for Nationa

Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger honored AmeriCorps and other national service members on Tuesday, April 9, at a ceremony in Burlington’s...

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David Martins

Mar 12, 20131 min read

Vermont Interfaith Action workshop: Action on Banking Practices

Join Vermont Interfaith Action as they present information on which local banks are most responsive to customer needs and most invested...

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Street vocation: Reaching out to those who struggle

David Martins

Feb 21, 20131 min read

Street vocation: Reaching out to those who struggle

By John Herrick. Reposted from the Burlington Free Press, February 19, 2013. The Howard Center’s Street Outreach Team provide direct...

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David Martins

Feb 6, 20131 min read

CHT hosts free advocacy workshop

Reposted from the Champlain Housing Trust, February 6, 2013. The Champlain Housing Trust is hosting a free advocacy workshop for anyone...

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Press Release: Champlain Housing Trust Recognizes Four Housing Leaders at Annual Meeting

David Martins

Jan 28, 20131 min read

Press Release: Champlain Housing Trust Recognizes Four Housing Leaders at Annual Meeting

For Immediate Release – Contact, Chris Donnelly, 861-7305 “Burlington, Vermont – The Champlain Housing Trust presented four community...

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Out in the cold: Some Burlington homeless sleeping in tents

David Martins

Jan 24, 20131 min read

Out in the cold: Some Burlington homeless sleeping in tents

As the region experiences freezing temperatures, homeless and precariously-housed Vermonters are struggling to find safe places to spend...

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BFP Special Report: Why can't he find affordable housing?

David Martins

Jan 22, 20131 min read

BFP Special Report: Why can't he find affordable housing?

By John Briggs, Free Press Staff Writer. Reposted from the Burlington Free Press, January 18, 2013. #ChamplainHousingTrust...

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Vermont leads New England by key economic recovery measures

David Martins

Jan 18, 20131 min read

Vermont leads New England by key economic recovery measures

By Leslie Black-Plumeau. Reposted from VHFA’s Housing Matters blog, January 18, 2013. “Vermont’s economic performance coming out of the...

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David Martins

Jan 18, 20131 min read

Champlain Housing Trust – 2012 Annual Report

The Champlain Housing Trust presents Neighborhoods, their 2012 Annual Report detailing their work and progress over the past year. If you...

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Parents concerned about Burlington shelter proposal

David Martins

Jan 8, 20131 min read

Parents concerned about Burlington shelter proposal

By Matt Ryan, Burlington Free Press Staff Writer. Reposted from the BurlingtonFreePress.com, January 3, 2012. “Not in my preschool. ...

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David Martins

Dec 28, 20121 min read

In case you missed it: WGDR program focuses on affordable housing & homelessness

Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition‘s Executive Director, Erhard Mahnke was featured on Gathering Peace, a radio program broadcast...

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David Martins

Dec 27, 20121 min read

In case you missed it: CCTV's Housing & Communities Show: Host Mike McNamara

Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director of the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition appeared on the December 5th episode of CCTV’s Housing &...

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David Martins

Dec 27, 20121 min read

In case you missed it: Housing conference keynote and plenary panel on CCTV

The Vermont Statewide Housing Conference on November 15, 2012, brought together over 400 housing professionals from across the state and...

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