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13 Sep 2016

Opinion: Mall redevelopment rare opportunity

Burlington Free Press – 9.13.2016 The Burlington Town Center redevelopment and associated projects represent an extremely rare opportunity for the city of Burlington. Not since Bill Truex put forth the concept of the Church Street Marketplace has there been such a forward-looking proposal to revitalize the Queen City while supporting the values that make it special: community engagement, sustainability, economic growth and mindful development. Don Sinex and his team have done a tremendous job engaging with the community and working […]

21 Aug 2016

Opinion: Mall plan good for Burlington

(Photo: Courtesy Burlington Town Center/PKSB)Burlington Free Press – 8.21.2016 I am a native Vermonter and a young professional who lives and works in Burlington. I have followed the discussion surrounding the development of the mall – at first with great excitement, but recently with great concern as opposition has mounted and delays have cropped up. Being able to afford to live in Burlington as a young person is challenging. Rent is expensive, good-paying, career-oriented jobs are hard to come by, […]

20 Nov 2014

PROPOSED OVERHAUL OF BURLINGTON TOWN CENTER

Conceptual plans for a considerable overhaul of the Burlington Town Center mall were released recently at a news conference with Mayor Miro Weinberger, Governor Peter Shumlin, BBA Executive Director Kelly Devine, and other officials. At the news conference Devine stated “The Burlington Town Center development will have a lasting, positive effect on the heart of Burlington and the entire community. The project would create expanded parking, new jobs, and additional retail opportunities that would bring significant direct and indirect economic benefits to Burlington.” […]