Building Burlington's Future

08/30/2026

Be part of the conversation shaping Burlington's future — sign up today to stay in the loop on what's happening, as it happens.

Burlington doesn't change on its own—people make it happen. And that takes collective action. Your public support amplifies the organizing, advocacy, and policy work that can turn bold ideas into real change.

08/29/2026

To better serve the people who live in Burlington now and in the future, we have to invest in our education infrastructure. We're glad to see the new Burlington High School campus open for the new school year!

The new school year marks the end of a difficult chapter for the district, but the specter of potential PCB contamination still looms for many Vermont schools.

08/28/2026

Affordable. Safe. Vibrant. That's the Burlington we're working toward — and we believe smart policy + real community action is how we get there. 💪

08/27/2026

Julie Howard Parker shares a powerful op-ed of how access to inpatient care during a mental health crisis changed the course of her life, and she details how too many people today are left without that same lifeline due to diminishing psychiatric care. Read more: https://vtdigger.org/2026/08/18/opinion-psychiatric-hospital-beds-save-lives/

08/26/2026

On Monday, Burlington City Council took a unified step and called on Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Legislature to take 10 specific actions on homelessness, public safety, mental health, and other urgent needs. To address the issues facing Burlington, city and state leaders must work together to get the job done. Read more: https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/burlington-asks-again-for-state-help-with-public-safety-problems/

08/26/2026

Join Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak this Friday, August 28, from noon–1 PM for a Mayor Meet Up. Whether you’re a regular attendee or have never joined before, this is your chance to hear about the state of Burlington, ask questions, and share your concerns.

📍 Fletcher Free Library or join via Zoom 💻

Sign up for the virtual meeting below.

A chance to meet with the mayor to discuss the state of the City. Held in-person and online every fourth Thursday at Fletcher Free Library

08/25/2026

Big ideas naturally come with questions, and that’s a good thing. We all need to stay informed and engaged every step of the way, when it comes to our city. Take a look at the Burlington Forward website to learn more, explore the plan, and follow along as the process moves forward. 👇

A comprehensive framework for safe public spaces and a stronger community. Read the full resolution.

08/24/2026

Kudos to Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity and Champlain Housing Trust for leading the search for a 100-bed emergency shelter site in Chittenden County. Everyone in our region deserves access to shelter and care when they need it most.
https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2026-07-24/wanted-large-space-for-100-bed-emergency-shelter-in-chittenden-county

08/23/2026

The future of the New North End is being planned right now.

Burlington’s planBTV New North End process is looking at how this part of the city can evolve in the years ahead, including opportunities to expand housing choice and affordability. A revised draft is part of the ongoing planning process.

These decisions matter. If Burlington is serious about creating the thousands of new homes we need, we have to look thoughtfully at opportunities across the city while listening to the people who already call these neighborhoods home.

Take a look and follow the process:

This is a neighborhood plan that will establish a long-term vision for Burlington’s New North End. The Plan will guide future growth and infrastructure investments to create a vibrant, welcoming, accessible, and sustainable collection of distinct districts and neighborhoods. 

08/22/2026

One of the biggest challenges in addiction recovery is what happens after detox.

A new step-down recovery facility in Vergennes is helping fill the gap between intensive treatment and sober living, an important piece of the recovery continuum that Vermont has too little of.

This is an important part of Burlington’s public safety conversation, too. We need real pathways from addiction and crisis into treatment, recovery, housing, and long-term stability.

Enforcement alone cannot create recovery. If we want better outcomes on our streets and for the people struggling on them, Vermont needs enough treatment and recovery capacity to make another path possible.

Read more:

A step-down rehab facility that opened in Vergennes earlier this year offers what advocates call the missing middle between detox and sober living. WCAX News got an exclusive look inside.