Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development

Pierce Hall received a $12,500 grant from the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation which has resulted in a resurgence in use by diverse audiences.

Pierce Hall, East Putney, VT
Armory Square in Windsor Awarded Housing Grant

Fifty-eight affordable, energy efficient rental apartments were created with VCDP Housing Grant providing one, two and three bedroom homes to families with various incomes.

Union Square Apartments, Windsor, VT

Constructed in 1910, this 10-sided dairy barn was surveyed by the Vermont Barn Census in 2011 and is one of 13 remaining round barns in Vermont.

Ferrisburgh, VT
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Vermont’s vibrant main streets and downtowns host a number of festivals, events, and farmers’ markets year round, enabling  all to enjoy the outdoors and celebrate the seasons.

Middlebury Chili Festival, Middlebury, VT

"Home to many of the strongest, most resilient communities in the country, Vermont integrates business and economic development with an unmatched quality of life and a sense of place. Here, residents and visitors alike come together to live, shop, meet neighbors, enjoy local food and make lasting memories."

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