Good morning, this is your Burlington Local Frequency for Saturday, May 24th, 2025. There is a lot happening around the city today, so let’s dive in and get you up to speed on all the latest news and things to do.
It is a big week for downtown Burlington as the Main Street revitalization project officially kicked off. This massive thirty million dollar initiative is transforming Main Street with fresh new bike lanes, beautiful gardens, expanded sidewalks, and lively public art. If you are downtown this weekend, expect to see construction crews hard at work, but you can also look forward to a more vibrant, walkable Burlington when the work is done. City leaders hope these changes will make it even easier to enjoy shopping, dining, and community events right in the heart of Burlington.
Another construction milestone is making headlines—the new South Building is now the tallest structure in Vermont. The project’s partners, including the Giri Group, have finalized plans for the entire 740,000 square foot block, promising a blend of retail, hotel, and public space once completed. All of this means more places to stay, eat, and explore as Burlington grows.
On the recreation side, the city just wrapped a six-month public engagement effort for the Moran FRAME, creating a roadmap for year-round programming on the waterfront. Thanks to ARPA funding, expect new amenities, events, and cultural attractions at this historic site, so keep an eye out for announcements about activities launching soon.
For those traveling around town, keep in mind that South Burlington has a major paving project underway this summer, and work continues along Center Road on Route 15, which could cause some traffic delays. A little patience behind the wheel will go a long way this weekend.
Turning to community updates, Mayor Miro Weinberger recently highlighted Burlington’s improved financial systems and continued focus on renewable energy goals. Burlington Electric is planning to both keep current renewable resources and add new ones to meet the city’s expanding electric load, keeping Burlington at the leading edge of sustainability.
Finally, here is a quick check on the city’s efforts to address homelessness. While 116 households remain in temporary motel housing, 185 households have been connected to permanent homes since last summer. The city is continuing to work with partners to expand support and services.
If you are looking for something to do today, make the most of the expanded walkways and green spaces downtown, visit the waterfront, or catch a local performance or art event. Burlington is busy making itself better every day, and there is no shortage of ways to get involved.
This has been Burlington Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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