Affordable apartments replacing vacant VFW on Burlington's South Winooski Avenue
The Champlain Housing Trust has taken over the former VFW property on South Winooski Avenue and will build 38 affordable apartments in its place.
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The Champlain Housing Trust has taken over the former VFW property on South Winooski Avenue and will build 38 affordable apartments in its place.
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