2000 Grant Recipient Information
Vermont

North Street Revitalization Project Project
Burlington, Vermont

Abstract

The City of Burlington's Community and Economic Development Office (CEDO) is requesting $666,800 for its- FY 2000 TCSP grant application. If successful, this grant would fund a portion of a much larger project, the North Street Revitalization Project with an estimated cost of $4,386,237. The development of this unique project involved the active participation of over 500 local residents and business owners along with the full support of all relevant and elected bodies.

The neighborhood's vision is to create a thriving, pedestrian-friendly environment on North Street that encourages stewardship and economic development that reflects the mixed-use, working class and ethnic traditions of the street. The comprehensive revitalization of North Street includes transportation related components dealing with pedestrian safety, traffic speed, and streetscape aesthetics. We are requesting $666,800 of TCSP funds to implement four particularly innovative aspects of the North Street Revitalization Project; a roundabout, a treebelt constructed with structural soil, granite curbs and special lenses and fixtures for improved street lighting.

As the lead entity in the City's efforts to become a model of sustainability, CEDO's leadership role ensures that North Street Revitalization Project will meet TCSP goals and be fully integrated into the larger context of community, social equity and economic development.

This project is located in the heart of Burlington's Old North End Enterprise Community where 32% of the people lived below the federal poverty level in the 1990 Census. The seven block commercial corridor is the most densely populated street in all of Vermont with over 133 rental units, single family homes and 32 businesses. This type of urban revitalization project is an excellent tool for keeping Vermont's urban-areas healthy and vibrant while reducing sprawl.

The community assessment and planning was completed in December 1998. The City is currently in the design and engineering phase of this project, which will be completed by October 1999. The design and engineering work will provide a detailed project budget and plans for construction. The City hopes to begin construction in the summer of 2000.

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