Pages tagged “zoning”
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Act 250, The First 50 Years, and Beyond
Let’s pause for a second and look at 50 years of Act 250 from the perspective of a Vermont professional civil engineer, and Act 250 Land Use Consultant. I did my first land use project in 1973.
The first question, what went wrong in the first 50 years? My opinion, Act 250 killed housing and precluded most of Vermont from having a chance for a vibrant economy.
Written by Blair Enman
May 13, 2026 -
The House's 2025 Housing Bill (H.479) - Overview & Analysis
H.479 is the House's 2025 comprehensive housing bill aimed at addressing Vermont’s housing shortage through various programs, incentives, and regulatory changes. The legislation amends existing statutes and introduces new initiatives to improve rental housing, support manufactured home communities, enhance infrastructure, protect tenants, and streamline development processes.
Written by Ben Kinsley
May 17, 2025