Along with unprecedented challenges, 2020 has brought a new level of gratitude for the people and organizations that comprise Vermont’s affordable housing community. In a “normal year,” we would gather together this week at the
Statewide Housing Conference
Vermont Statewide Housing Conference cancelled for 2020
Every other November after Election Day for the past 20 years, the Vermont Statewide Housing Conference has drawn hundreds of Vermonters interested in affordable housing together.
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has made the outlook for large events in 2020 highly uncertain. For this reason, the multi-agency committee responsible for planning this popular conference has decided not to proceed with the conference slated for November 2020.
Statewide conference draws hundreds to focus on community housing solutions
Over 400 housing professionals from across Vermont came together this week at the Hilton Burlington to discuss strategies to promote stable, affordable housing. The high level of attendance at the conference reflected the concern that many Vermont communities feel over the increasing cost of housing in their communities.
“This opportunity to connect and learn about new paths to addressing housing imbalances in Vermont communities could not come at a better time,” remarked Vermont Housing Finance Agency Executive Director Sarah Carpenter. “We are hearing much more frequently from our municipal partners that they are ready to look at new ways to expand housing opportunities in their jurisdictions,” she continued.
With housing costs the biggest financial stress for Vermonters, you can’t afford to miss the Vermont Statewide Housing Conference
Last week, Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director of Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA), sat down with Vermont Public Radio’s (VPR) Howard Weiss-Tisman to discuss the results of the annual VPR-Vermont PBS poll. The poll revealed that housing costs are the primary source of financial stress for Vermonters and that respondents believed that lower housing costs would make Vermont significantly more affordable.
Beat election-year uncertainty with the inside scoop at the Vermont Statewide Housing Conference
Taking place shortly after the midterm and statewide elections, the 2018 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference on November 13 and 14 will provide many opportunities to get your questions answered about how the election results will affect Vermont.
A legislative breakfast reception on Wednesday the 14th will allow conference attendees to network with state legislators as well as staff from the offices of all three Vermont federal legislators. The winner of the Vermont governor's race has also been invited to address the audience on their vision of housing in Vermont.
Improve health through housing at the Vermont Statewide Housing Conference
Consensus is growing quickly that improving housing options is essential to improving the health of Vermonters. Released this week, early results of the 2019 Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties Community Health Needs Assessment show affordable housing as the top-ranked concern among social and environmental health challenges. To help connect the people and systems focused on housing and health care, the upcoming Vermont Statewide Housing Conference on November 13-14 in Burlington will provide several innovative opportunities to move forward.
Key Bank sponsors Statewide Housing Conference
Key Bank is our newest Platinum level sponsor of the 2018 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference. The conference will be held on November 13th and 14th at the Hilton Burlington. Conference registration is open, and a full list of events is available on the conference website.
Do you know a Housing Hero?
The Vermont Statewide Housing Conference Committee is seeking nominations for the Innovation and Impact Housing Hero Award. Since 2002, the Vermont Statewide Housing Conference has celebrated the achievements and service of individuals by recognizing them through Housing Hero Awards. Recipients will be announced during the conference on November 13-14.
NBT Bank sponsors Statewide Housing Conference
NBT Bank is our newest Platinum level sponsor of the 2018 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference. The conference will be held on November 13th and 14th at the Hilton Burlington. Conference registration is open, and a full list of events is available on the conference website.
Last week for early bird Vermont Statewide Housing Conference fee
Don't miss your chance to get the discounted early bird rate by registering for the Vermont Statewide Housing Conference by Friday, October 5.
This year’s conference will focus on Vermont communities and how they can impact housing affordability. In addition to hearing from national and state leaders, this conference offers an exciting menu of specialized, interactive workshops focusing on tools and best practices for municipalities, case studies and connections between housing and big-impact issues such as health care, opioids and schools.