Dossier
Kevin Chu
Coverage of Kevin Chu in the Nexus archive.
Vermontplace2Vermont Futures Projectorganization2University of New Hampshireorganization1Andrew Smithperson1Phil Scottperson1affordabilitytopic1workforce shortagetopic1Tino Rutanhiraperson1Seth Bowdenperson1Amy Spearperson1Miro Weinbergerperson1Cathy Davisperson1Vermont Professionals of Color Networkorganization1Vermont Business Roundtableorganization1Vermont Chamber of Commerceorganization1Let’s Build Homesorganization1Lake Champlain Chamberorganization1housing shortagetopic1economic stabilitytopic1population decreasetopic1
- Poll: Most young Vermonters say they’re likely to leave state amid affordability concerns
A University of New Hampshire poll found that 63% of Vermonters aged 18-34 plan to leave the state within five years due to affordability concerns and seeking adventure. Overall, 86% of Vermonters find the state unaffordable, with housing costs and taxes cited as primary issues. The outmigration of young people could worsen Vermont's workforce shortages.
- Vermont is in trouble
Vermont is experiencing population decline, housing shortages, and economic challenges due to aging population, rising taxes, and insufficient job creation. The state must add 13,500 workers annually and build 7,500 homes yearly to maintain stability but currently permits only 2,500 homes.