On March 12th, BDCC’s Windham County Leadership series hosted a very special event focused on housing needs. Five Vermont housing innovators formed a panel on The Blueprint for Growth: Financing and Managing Local Development. The focus was on practical strategies to advance housing and infrastructure in Windham County through coordinated state and local action.
Vermont is at a crossroads where our ability to meet demand for housing and modern infrastructure is confronted by the reality of rising costs and complex regulations. This Windham Leadership Series event provided local leaders and champions with knowledge, tools, models and an in-depth exploration of topics including strategic project financing, state policy developments, models for a municipal “playbook,” and innovative partnerships.
Featured panelists included State Treasure Mike Pieciak; Jessica Hartleben of the Vermont Economic Progress Council; Alex Farrell, Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Community Development; Dominic Cloud, City Manager of St. Albans; and Miro Weinberger, Executive Director of Let’s Build Homes.
The Windham Leadership Series brings together leaders from across the region who want access to timely information and clear data for meaningful cross-sector discussion about the forces moving our economy. Each session features a speaker who’s achieving results, someone with practical experience, strong data, or insights that help us see new possibilities for Windham County. The series will support practical learning and encourage participants to compare notes with peers navigating similar decisions.
