Burlington Environment

With Massachusetts State spending on affordable housing and open space at a historic low, when considered as a percentage of the total budget, the production of dwelling units and the conservation of land have become the responsibility of local government, but cities and towns do not build housing, except in rare circumstances. As well they do not routinely buy expensive tracts of open land,

Housing is one of the most pressing issues facing communities today. It effects practically all demographics, especially students, minorities, and low-income workers. College towns are often face the toughest challenges, with many students experiencing an extremely high cost of living. Without a detailed housing plan drafted by community members there is no chance of improving the conditions of housing or their related expenditures. So, what should be done about housing in college towns? How can we hope to provide for a municipality’s citizens while keeping costs down? Can neighboring institutions and cities assist or should they give communities the autonomy to improve themselves? The answers, I hope, will be found within the rest of this essay.

1930 – A large amount of houses were built along in the centre of the village that were large houses and a series of smaller houses were built going towards the River Thames increasing the population size further.

The housing stock is varied. There are split level homes and ranches that were built in the 60’s and give parts of the town an old world, small town feel. The stately older homes have made way for newer Mediterranean styled and ranch style houses with lots of garden space and tree-lined backyards.

As more houses are built more land is becoming occupied by swimming pools, houses, garages and so much more. An increase in people is good for the economy but not so great for the land and agriculture.

If you ever go to Vermont you will notice some of their amazing physical features. For example, some of the well known forests in Vermont is Aitken,

Every town or city in the world is unique in its own way. They have defining factors that set them apart from one another. These factors include poverty, population, sex, unemployment, and many other features. These specific aspects are all apart of demography; the scientific study of population, composition, and factors such as health, race, ethnicity, income, and more. Demography varies greatly by location and by comparing two places, such as Jefferson City and St. Louis, Missouri, one can see the variation of these features and how they influence health and overall life quality. You will see that St. Louis and Jefferson City, although both located in Missouri, are two very different cities.

The residential areas within the city limits of Dougherty County consist of single lot family duplexes, cluster housing, and town homes. These are located in areas such as the south part of town. Also there is a mix of duplexes and row houses. These homes are part of urban and residential redevelopment projects that are targeting high density residential areas. Residential structures outside the city are mainly single family homes. These homes are located in subdivisions and are either on large lots or in rural communities. A good example of this would be homes located in the Radium Springs and Putney area. In the downtown vicinity there are buildings that are used for commercial use. These buildings average between 6,000 and 12,000 square feet. It is around this area that you will also find some older homes. Some of these homes are dilapidated and there has been a push in recent years to either renovate or demolish them.

The town of Putney is situated in the south eastern corner of Vermont, in the Connecticut River Valley. Although the town occupies just 26.8 square miles, the diversity of its soils is remarkable. The variation of Putney’s soils has led to a wide range of land uses depending on the soil type, and its position on the landscape. By exploring the factors that contributed to the formation of Putney’s soils, and by discussing the characteristics of those soils, this paper will explain the significance of the town’s land use.

A mix of housing age, old houses ( 40-100 years old predominant) and new housing developments

Another key point is commuting. People who live in the urban community have better access to public transportation. Citizens can easily get around by walking, taking a bus, and riding the train at a lower cost. In contrast, owning a home in suburb can be costly for many people. Not only do people have to keep up with their mortgages, but they sometimes have to pay a yard maintenance fee and their Home Owners Association (HOA) dues for the up-keeping of the neighborhood which can be very costly. Besides the home cost, people who live in suburban neighborhoods do have the convenience of traveling in the comfort of their own vehicle, and they do not deal with the concerns of public transportation. However, they still have to deal with the cost for long commuting and the wear and tear of the vehicle.

The quintessential Vermont town, Hinesburg has a definite Norman Rockwell feel in an idyllic setting of open green farmland. Close enough to Burlington, less than 25 miles, for commuting, shopping or attending cultural events, Hinesburg is in the enviable position of living near but not in the center of activity for the region. In addition to its proximity to Burlington, Hinesburg is even closer to Lake Champlain and the influx of recreational tourism it receives is a boon to some Hinesburg businesses. At Minuteman Press, we urge companies here that employ mass mail distribution to use variable data printing in Hinesburg, in keeping with community’s downhome appeal.

These consequences can potentially affect human populations, but the environment can also be affected on a local or regional level.

Additionally, the destruction of homes has left thousands distraught and unsure of what the future holds since they no longer have a permanent residence or home. Alternatively, loss of home may give the individuals the incentive to start a fresh, and in so doing the government often assist by providing houses which are ostensibly built in places that are more suitable for construction and are durable that is, less likely to easily fall prey to the next hurricane.

          Understandably, some people enjoy large lawns. For every 1 home that is built on an acre property, 2 homes have to be built on ½ acre property. The homes will be built more northern and away from the river. Towards the southern part of the river will only be green space and nature preserves. The city will have a medium density