🌱 University Mall Sold + The Cost Of A New High School

Up and at 'em, Burlington! Let's get you all caught up to start this Tuesday, Mar. 22 off on an informed note. Here's what's going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with periods of sun. High: 41 Low: 25.

Here are the top three stories today in Burlington:

1. The Burlington City Council discussed the homeless pod project on Monday night. The $1.5 million plan was approved by the Public Works Commission to support the downtown homeless population. According to the city, the number of people experiencing homelessness has nearly tripled since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. (WCAX)
2. South Burlington's University Mall is now under new ownership. Taconic Capital Advisors and Eastern Real Estate joined forces to purchase the mall for roughly $60 million. According to the partnership, the property is at 95 percent occupation with nearly 4 million visitors each year. (WCAX)
3. According to a letter from Superintendent Flanagan that was distributed in early March, it will cost between $161 and $207 million to construct a new Burlington High School. The cost of demolishing the current structure would cost over $26 million. The current structure was abandoned in 2020 after toxic building materials were discovered. (Construction Equipment Guide)

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Today in Burlington:

• Animal Demo At Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Ferene Paris Meyer shared an insight into storytelling on World Storytelling Day. Click to watch the video. (Facebook)
• United Way of Northwest Vermont is currently hiring. Click to see the full job description and apply. (Facebook)
• The Chittenden Solid Waste Department is looking for talented individuals to join its Environmental Depot team. Click to apply for full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions. (Twitter)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.