Development

Moments with Melinda: Interview with Mary Means 11/09/2023

From Melinda Moulton:

Mary Means is the retired owner of Mary Means & Associates, a small but mighty community planning firm that earned a strong reputation for "building bridges between plans and people". Mary conceived the Main Street Project which had the bold mission of demonstrating economic development within the context of historic preservation. This pilot project evolved into Main Street America. In 2021 Mary wrote "Main Street's Come Back and How it Can Come Back Again". The National Trust for Historic Preservation gave Mary the 2020 Louise du Pont Crowninshield Award. Mary is presently working on her memoir.

Governor Phil Scott: Press Conference - State of the Housing Crisis 11/08/2023

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott and Administration officials hold their regular weekly press conference on Wednesday. Reporters access by attending in person or remotely through Microsoft Teams. Following remarks, the Governor and Cabinet officials are available for questions from members of the media.

Roosevelt Park Comprehensive Plan Meeting 11/08/2023

From the Burlington Department of Parks, Recreation & Waterfront:

Join our first public meeting for Roosevelt Park Comprehensive Plan! We review results of the survey about the park, provide an overview of the analysis of the existing park and talk about next steps!

For more information visit: https://www.enjoyburlington.com/roosevelt-park-comprehensive-plan/

Burlington Development Review Board 11/08/2023

For more information on the current procedures and meeting dates for the Burlington Development Review Board, please visit burlingtonvt.gov/DPI/DRB/Agendas.

South Burlington Development Review Board 11/07/2023

For more information on the South Burlington Development Review Board and current procedures and meeting dates, please visit southburlingtonvt.gov/government/city_committees_boards/development_review_board_drb.php.

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: Oakledge Park Universally Accessible Playground Grand Opening 11/04/2023

From the Mayor's Office:

Mayor Miro Weinberger joins city staff and community partners to celebrate the opening of Burlington's - and Vermont’s - first universally accessible playground at Oakledge Park. Joined by Julia Wayne, Oakledge For All Founder; Nate Besio, Peer Advocate Coordinator, Vermont Center for Independent Living; Chelsea Vaillancourt, Occupational Therapist; Jon Adams-Kollitz, City of Burlington Parks Project Manager; and Brooke Gillman, Chairperson for Parks Foundation of Burlington.

For more information visit: https://www.enjoyburlington.com/event/grand-opening-oakledge-universally-accessible-playground/

Ita and Mike from CQ Strategies 11/02/2023

Ita Meno and Mike Hill from CQ Strategies discuss consulting work.

CQ Strategies helps organizations become more culturally proficient and equity literate through education, resources, and on-going support.

For more information visit: https://www.cqstrategies.org/

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: New Acquisition of Public Land 11/01/2023

From the Mayor's Office:

Mayor Miro Weinberger with Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront and local leaders announce the City’s significant acquisition of new public land made possible by a donation by Elks Lodge #916 with support from Rosaire and Irene Longe. The Mayor is joined by Cindi Wight, Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Director; Dan Cahill, City Land Steward; Rosaire Longe, Elks Lodge Member; Dave Hartnett, Elks Lodge Member.

Burlington Airport Commission 11/01/2023

For more information on the Burlington Airport Commission and their current procedures and meeting dates, please reference the meeting agendas at btv.aero/about-btv/airport-commission.

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: Officially Energizing the UVM Solar Research and Training Facility 10/30/2023

From the Mayor's Office, University of Vermont, and Burlington Electric Department.

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!