A tradition of respect for our heritage . . .
Internationally recognized for its beautiful rural landscapes and compact historic villages, Vermont is rich in historic architectural resources. Its long tradition of town meeting government has given it an involved citizenry and the opportunity to produce rapid results at the community level. Vermont has been a pioneer in environmental protection through such legislation as its land use law Act 250, statewide sign control, ban on non-returnable beverage containers, historic and design control districts, and vigorous enforcement of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. The Vermont Historic Preservation Act of 1975 is one of the nation's most comprehensive state statutes relating to the protection of historic resources.
. . . in an era of challenge.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has twice included Vermont on its list of most endangered historic places in the country. Indeed the state of Vermont and the Burlington area face today's challenges of sustainability, climate change, re-development, sprawl, traffic, housing and urban issues. Burlington has a vibrant community life, a strong respect for historic preservation, and an enthusiastic spirit of innovation, collaboration, and opportunity. The UVM campus is also about two hours away from Montreal, Quebec, and is close to some of the best biking, hiking, skiing and snowboarding in the East.