In this last article before the October 7th TIF bond vote, the Task Force thought it would be helpful to revisit some of the most frequently asked questions. Starting with what this bond is for and why it matters, to…
On October 7th, voters will decide on a $3.9M bond to replace and repair critical infrastructure along Wales and Center Streets, including new water and sewer mains, buried electrical lines, a new stormwater system, and upgraded sidewalks and streetscapes. Funded…
With the approval of its first Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district and the upcoming October 7th bond vote, Rutland is at a pivotal moment in its history. To help guide the City through this transformation is the new executive director…
Rutland has reached the final and most critical step in transforming a long-vacant corner of our downtown into a vibrant and welcoming space for residents and visitors alike. With state-level approvals in place and private investment ready to move forward,…
Mark your calendars: Rutland voters will be asked to approve a $3.9M bond on October 7. On July 31, the Vermont Economic Progress Council (VEPC) approved the City of Rutland’s first phase filing in its Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District.…
Rutland is more than a city with good bones. It’s a place with real potential, the kind that can attract and retain residents for generations to come. Over the past several months, these articles have been the task force’s effort…
An explanation of TIF funding mechanisms Rutland has been awarded a $3 million Catalyst Grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) to support planned streetscape improvements on Center Street. Before those visible upgrades can begin, critical underground infrastructure work…
The city got $3 million for the Center Street redesign. “This is huge,” Public Works Commissioner Robert Protivansky said Monday following the announcement of the Northern Borders Regional Commission grant. “With that and the potential of a TIF district, it…
For many years—decades even—dreams of addressing Rutland’s downtown core have been deferred. Master plans drawn, community meetings held, revitalization goals articulated, and yet limited change has been possible. There has been no large-scale action. That is, until now. But what…
The cost of living in Vermont continues to rise, especially in communities with greater affordability challenges but with fewer resources to invest in major infrastructure projects necessary to address those needs. A recent bill that passed in the Vermont legislature…