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Better Places Crowdfunding campaign launched for Town Hall Theater Performance & Public Plaza


December 13, 2023

$20,000 goal to receive a 2:1 matching grant through DHCD’s Better Places program

CityWest on South Champlain Street in Burlington
A Burlington Brownfield Becomes Housing


December 7, 2023

Vermont has built 468 units of housing built on former Brownfield sites

State Street, Montpelier
BEGAP Helps Montpelier’s Downtown Reopen for the Holidays


December 4, 2023

About 30 organizations have been awarded more than $1.3 million in BEGAP funds

Commentary: There is a lot of talk about our housing crisis. It’s time to walk the walk.


November 21, 2023

By Secretary Lindsay Kurrle and Secretary Jenney Samuelson

State kicks off Vermont Strong holiday campaign to raise $1 million more for Vermonters and businesses still recovering from floods


November 20, 2023

Proceeds will be divided between Vermont Community Foundation and BEGAP

Trow & Holden on South Main Street in Barre
BEGAP Helps Historic Barre Business Weather Flooding


November 15, 2023

The Stevens Branch flooded Trow & Holden on July 10

Ribbon cutting for Dewitt Block
DeWitt Block: A Rebirth in Brattleboro


November 9, 2023

After four years of planning, construction, and collaboration, the DeWitt Block is back in business

Whammy Bar in Calais
CIP Success: Helping a Calais Pub Spring Back to Life


November 6, 2023

The Whammy Bar is back in business

Governor Phil Scott announces $4 million in brownfield revitalization funding for seven communities


November 3, 2023

Hardwick, Barre, Newport, Burlington, Fairlee, Rutland City, and Winooski will benefit

Onion River Outdoors under construction
BEGAP in Action: Onion River Outdoors on Verge of Reopening


October 30, 2023

DED visited Onion River Outdoors as they work to open at their new location in Montpelier