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Infill Housing Workshop: June 22
Learn why some homeowners are adding a small, neighborhood-scale unit on their property! The Infill Housing Campaign’s workshop series will include opportunities to learn from both peers and professionals about small-scale housing development in existing neighborhoods. The events will include a panel discussion of homeowners who are willing to share their experience and answer questions!

Next Workshop: Monday, June 22, 5-7pm, South Burlington Public Library (180 Market St.) | View the Flyer » | Sign Up Now »

Contact Darren Schibler with any questions.

This campaign will inspire property owners to address the housing crisis and serve their own needs by becoming small-scale developers and building homes in their own neighborhoods. The campaign’s how-to guides for completing small-scale (<10 unit) home build / renovation projects cover defining goals, financing, construction planning, permitting, and property management / being a landlord. We will also coordinate events designed to provide participants with an entry to the concept of infill housing while encouraging them to network with others interested in the topic.

SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ON:

OVERVIEW »
HOW TO GET INVOLVED »
RESOURCES »
ADVISORY COMMITTEE »
CONTACT »

OVERVIEW

What is Infill Housing?

New homes don’t have to be built on undeveloped land, in big subdivisions, or by large companies. Individuals like you can add one or two units at a time in existing neighborhoods by converting your garage, putting an addition on your home, splitting a big house into a duplex, or building a new apartment in your back yard or on the vacant lot next door. That’s infill housing!

View a quick graphic summary of infill housing and how to make it work for you »

why infill housing?

Building housing on a small scale can be cheaper (and more affordable to those living in it) because the cost of land is often lower; you can put your own sweat equity into it; and you already have infrastructure and services available. As the developer and owner, you get to make decisions about design and how a home fits into an existing place, you get the revenue from rent or the ability to house a family member, and you get the resale value.

Timeline

Initial work will focus on sparking interest, sharing resources, and planting the seeds for individual projects. Later on, we hope that the campaign can host regular events, publish an “Infill Homes and Gardens” newsletter, and provide technical assistance to interested property owners.

ECOS Housing Goal

Ensure that all households in Chittenden County have access to affordable, safe, energy efficient, accessible, and fair housing in all neighborhoods, and plan to accommodate a substantial majority of housing in centers, planned growth areas, and villages areas. More information on the ECOS Plan website »

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

  1. See the Resources section below to learn more about becoming a small-scale housing developer
  2. Come to an upcoming campaign event! | View the latest flyer » | Sign up for an upcoming workshop »
  3. Attend a small-scale developer training | Learn more »

RESOURCES

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Advisory Committee members:

  • Sarah Morgan (Burlington)
  • Kelsey Petersen (South Burlington)
  • Ravi Venkataraman (Winooski)
  • Jazmine Hurley (Winooski)
  • Chris Yuen (Essex Junction)
  • Darren Schibler (CCRPC)
  • Maya Balassa (CCRPC)

CONTACT

For more information, please contact Darren Schibler, CCRPC Senior Planner & Project Manager, at (802) 540-2508

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