Housing
Events
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Public Philosophy Week: The Ethics of Housing
Public Philosophy Week is upon us once again, a time for lively discussions that encourage collective reflection on life's most pressing questions throughout Chittenden County. This year, the Pierson Library is proud to partner in hosting two thought-provoking conversations. The first event features the return of Mike Ashooh, Selectboard chair, UVM professor, and rugby enthusiast,…
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Pop-up Book Club: Escaping the Housing Trap: The Strong Towns Response to the Housing Crisis
Join us for a discussion of Escaping the Housing Trap: The Strong Towns Response to the Housing Crisis by urbanists Charles (Chuck) Marohn and Daniel Herriges. Vermont, like many areas, is grappling with a housing crisis, where rising shelter costs are affecting communities. This book explores the tension between housing as an investment and housing…
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Choosing Scarcity or Abundance: Reimagining Vermont’s Economy
Why is Vermont struggling to retain workers, build enough housing, or keep up with the rising cost of living? And what can we do about it, together? Join Kevin Chu, Executive Director of the Vermont Future's Project, for an important presentation on the organization's Economic Action Plan for Vermont. This session will provide a clear-eyed…
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Housing Solutions Panel
The Shelburne Housing Committee invites you to attend a panel discussion of housing solutions for Shelburne and beyond. Library Director Michael Hibben will moderate a discussion with a diverse panel of folks involved in housing, including Conor Timmons from HomeShare Vermont, Jason Webster from Huntington Homes, and Miro Weinberger from Let's Build Homes. Discussion will…
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