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City to participate in '802 Homes' ready‑to‑build design program; virtual tour set for Nov. 18
Summary
Staff introduced participation in Vermont's 802 Homes initiative to provide ready‑to‑build, code‑compliant designs for infill housing; the first virtual site tour for commissioners and council members is scheduled for Nov. 18.
City staff briefed the commission on the "802 Homes" Homes for All phase, a state program that develops ready‑to‑build, Vermont‑vernacular house designs to support infill housing.
The city will participate as a development‑ready community partner; staff said the first activity is a virtual site tour on Nov. 18 and later charrettes and design work in the winter. "The 802 Homes project aims to create a set of code‑compliant home designs that fit the Vermont architectural vernacular and enable infill housing," staff said.
Commissioners welcomed the participation and staff clarified the city is a partner in the program rather than a grant recipient. The initiative gives municipal officials access to ready designs and a public design charrette in the winter months.
