• Burlington Celebrates Black History, Downtown Revitalization, and Sustainability Efforts

  • Feb 22 2025
  • Length: 3 mins
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Burlington Celebrates Black History, Downtown Revitalization, and Sustainability Efforts

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  • Good morning, this is your Burlington Local Frequency for February 22, 2025. Today marks a special day in Burlington as the city celebrates Black History Month with the Black Experience 2025, a holistic celebration of Vermont's Black lived experience. The event kicks off at 12 PM with various activities around town, including a catered lunch at Winooski High, screenings of Black films at the Fletcher Free Library, and masterclasses at the Burlington YMCA. The main event takes place at 7 PM at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, featuring renowned author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates[4].

    In other news, the city continues to make strides in revitalizing its downtown area. The $30 million TIF-funded Great Streets Main Street project is underway, aiming to comprehensively renew key downtown infrastructure and add new bike lanes, public art, gardens, and wider sidewalks. This project is part of Mayor Miro Weinberger's efforts to revitalize downtown Burlington and make it more pedestrian-friendly[1].

    Speaking of community events, the BTV Market is set to return to City Hall Park, offering a variety of local goods and entertainment. This event has been a hit in the past, and its return is eagerly anticipated by locals and visitors alike[1].

    On a more serious note, the city is addressing the issue of homelessness. Recent data shows that while 185 households have been connected to permanent housing since June 1, unsheltered homelessness has increased by 500%. The city is working in partnership with the state and regional partners to address this crisis[1].

    In education, the University of Vermont and the city have reached a new agreement that commits UVM to providing 1.5 beds per undergraduate student enrolled above the fall 2023 level. This move aims to address housing needs for students and alleviate pressure on the local housing market[1].

    Finally, the city is making significant strides in environmental sustainability. Burlington Electric Department has announced plans to procure significant new renewable energy to meet load growth from electrification, ensuring that the city remains on track to meet its net zero energy goals[1].

    This has been Burlington Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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