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Nothing illustrates the importance — and impact — of affordable housing and community development better than stories about the community itself. Learn about the people who develop and build the housing and the people who are built up because of it.

The 10-year transformation of a neighborhood in Rutland, Vermont

In October 2018, Mayor David Allaire joined residents, funders, community members, and two affordable housing organizations to celebrate the completion of the Hickory Street Initiative. Speaking before a large gathering, Mayor Allaire stated, “We are very pleased as a City to see the transformation of this great neighborhood with the completion of Hickory Street. This … Continued

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Vermont’s Housing for All bond helps create workforce housing

In June 2019, Housing Vermont and Twin Pines Housing Trust brought together residents, funders, community members, and local legislators to celebrate the completion of Wentworth Community Housing which provides 30 new mixed-income apartments in downtown White River Junction.  The two organizations used Vermont’s Housing for All Revenue Bond (HRB) funds to finance its construction. The 15 one-bedroom and 15 two-bedroom apartments include nine targeted to households … Continued

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Community investment brings stability to Bellows Falls

The town of Bellows Falls, Vermont has experienced tough economic times, especially after the closure of the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant in 2014. So, Vermont Rural Ventures (VRV)* partnered with Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation (MHIC) to keep – and add to – jobs in Bellows Falls.  The two organizations provided $21.5MM in New Markets … Continued

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