PROMOTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING

VIA ZONING REFORM

Vermont just launched a pilot program with predevelopment funding for architecture, engineering and other expenses for smart growth neighborhoods in the state.

 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), duplexes, townhouses, courtyard apartments and mixed-use neighborhoods are all examples of middle housing.

“Most land-use controls in Vermont are held by municipalities, so we want to give them a suite of tools designed to help them take the next step,” Jacob Hemmerick, AICP, community planning & policy manager for the Vermont Department of Housing & Community Development, said. 

“We want to help make it easier to build a home in a livable neighborhood that Vermonters can afford. 

We want to get people thinking about working across multiple agencies and governments, so we can eliminate hurdles that stand in the way of homes people can afford.”