Category: Development

Diversity in the CRE Industry

How diverse and inclusive are we in the commercial real estate (CRE) profession? What changes are occurring? And what can Vermont CREs do to take responsibility in the efforts for equality?

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Public-Private Partnerships Revitalize Downtown St. Albans

St. Albans has seen 67% TIF District Grand List growth in the past eight years thanks to public-private partnerships, alternative financing, and community involvement.

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“Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate” By the Counselors of Real Estate®

The Counselor of Real Estate (CRE®) have released their annual top ten issues affecting real estate and this year is (as one would expect) particularly nuanced.

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Five Things to Keep in Mind in a Win-Win TIF Project

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a powerful tool to make difficult projects happen and pencil out favorably. Five things

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What the heck does Act 250 mean by that? Part 2

What is the meaning of “Substantial Change,” “Cognizable Change,” “Material Change,” and “Significant Impact” in Act 250? Breaking down the terms in two parts.

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Huh? What the heck does Act 250 mean by that? Part 1

What is the meaning of “Substantial Change,” “Cognizable Change,” “Material Change,” and “Significant Impact” in Act 250? Breaking down the terms in two parts.

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Burlington Needs Housing More than Another Park

It was recently announced that a portion of Burlington College’s land on North Avenue is proposed to be developed into 520 new housing units. Some are against this idea and…

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Revitalization in Downtown Essex Junction?

A new four-story, mixed-use development proposed for 5 Corners in downtown Essex Junction recently received Vermont Act 250 approval. This project, proposed on the former People’s United Bank site, will…

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Where will you be November 5?

37, 12, 0. These are the numbers that led to White + Burke's decision to host the very first statewide Vermont Development Conference. At present there are approximately 37 large…

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