Neighborhoods

The Importance of Creating Livable Communities 11/10/2015

AARP Public Policy Institute Expert, Jana Lynott provides the keynote address for 'Vermont's Livable Communities Solutions Forum'. AARP has developed a tool (livability index) for planners, citizens and others to determine the 'livability' of communities leading to ways to improve upon weaknesses. For more information visit the AARP Site.

CCS Bridging Program: Green Knights 11/09/2015

Emily Anderson, coordinator of the CCS Bridging Program introduces us to Megan, Patrick and Thomas of the Green Knights and community projects they created with Dan Higgins as part of 'connecting to the community.' We also hear from the secretary and president of the Bridging Advocates Group - a part of the Green Mountain Self Advocates.

Chamberlin Neighborhood - Noise Exposure and Mapping Session 11/09/2015

Burlington International Airport public neighborhood meeting to update the community and answer questions about airport based Noise Exposure in South Burlington's Chamberlin Neighbohood.

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Family Room Moms Share Their Experiences 11/05/2015

On November 4th three long-time staff were let go from the VNA family due to budget cuts. These women shared their experiences and stories of being at the Family Room and with Glenn, Rosie and Linda.

Citizen Speed Checks - North Avenue Task Force 11/05/2015

Andrea Todd, volunteer member of the North Avenue task force shares the work of citizen's to track speed patterns as part of the pilot project to test a 'complete street ' implementation on North Avenue. The task force meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. and is open to the public.

Burlington School Commissioners' Corner: English Language Learning 11/05/2015

Burlington School Commissioner Liz Curry (Ward 3) speaks with new English Language Learning Director Miriam Etesham-Cating on the function of and her approaches to the ELL Program. For more information visit the district web site: www.bsdvt.org

Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 11/05/2015

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month. Meeting place: Aiken Hall, Morgan Room at Champlain College.

Burlington Business Association: Meet Burlington's New Civic Leaders 11/05/2015

Burlington's new civic leaders share visions for the future of Burlington. Invited speakers include: Neale Lunderville, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department; Peter Owens, Director, Community and Economic Development Office; Beth Anderson, Chief Innovation Officer, City of Burlington, Chapin Spencer, Director of Public Works.

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Burlington Development Review Board 11/04/2015

Information on the Burlington Development Review Board is under the City's Planning and Zoning Office.

VT Digger Dialogue: Economic Development | A Candidate Forum 11/03/2015

Moderator Mark Johnson speaks with the gubernatorial candidates Matt Dunne (D), Bruce Lisman (R), Sue Minter (D), Lt. Gov. Phil Scott (R) and Rep. Shap Smith (D) about how to strengthen Vermont's economy. Rep. Smith was not able to attend however he commented via video. This event was presented in partnership with VTDigger, Channel 17/Town Meeting Television.

In July 2015, VTDigger hosted a well-attended economic development discussion with community members about issues specific to Bennington County. The event generated so much interest that we decided to take this discussion to communities around the state.

This event is a part of an ongoing series in which we will explore how different geographic areas of the state are uniquely affected by trends in population, housing, employment, health care and other factors.

Demographic and income disparities exist within and between Bennington and Chittenden counties. Economic trends, especially since the 2008 recession, illustrate challenges unique to Vermont's rural communities and population centers. This event will open with a brief review of data trends in both counties and will feature brief economic development platforms by gubernatorial candidates.

Featured Story

CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!