New state analysis puts a precise number on Vermont's regulatory reach — and the Vermont League of Cities and Towns says the current framework cannot support the housing Vermont needs.
Thank you for your analysis, my dad and I were just discussing these 3 numbers, so I’m thankful for you sharing these.
But the most important question and answer is still unclear: what percentage of households (not land) fall under the 3 tiers? 2.1% for Tier 1 looks unimportant, but the density of Tier 1 locations are much denser than Tier 2 or Tier 3. How much denser? Vermonters need that data to assess the impact on ourselves, not just land percentages.
Alex — this is exactly the right question and honestly one of the best follow-ups we've received on this series. You're correct that land percentage and household percentage are two very different measures, and the story changes significantly depending on which lens you use. We're actively pursuing that data for our next piece in this series. If you or your dad have sources or data points that would help, we'd welcome them at news@compassvermont.com. Thank you for reading and for pushing the analysis further. Tom Davis - Publisher
Thank you for your analysis, my dad and I were just discussing these 3 numbers, so I’m thankful for you sharing these.
But the most important question and answer is still unclear: what percentage of households (not land) fall under the 3 tiers? 2.1% for Tier 1 looks unimportant, but the density of Tier 1 locations are much denser than Tier 2 or Tier 3. How much denser? Vermonters need that data to assess the impact on ourselves, not just land percentages.
Alex — this is exactly the right question and honestly one of the best follow-ups we've received on this series. You're correct that land percentage and household percentage are two very different measures, and the story changes significantly depending on which lens you use. We're actively pursuing that data for our next piece in this series. If you or your dad have sources or data points that would help, we'd welcome them at news@compassvermont.com. Thank you for reading and for pushing the analysis further. Tom Davis - Publisher