Marsh House Apartments, a three-story building offering 26 energy-efficient, permanently affordable homes, is currently under construction and Ideally located in the heart of downtown Waterbury, VT. Among these, three apartments are designated for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and five will be reserved for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This new housing community is within walking distance of key services, amenities, and public transportation. The project also targets the Efficiency Vermont High-Performance energy standard, and the building will include a rooftop solar array.

Join Nicola Anderson from Downstreet to learn about the design and development process, how community input influenced the process, and strategies for resilient and appropriate neighborhood infill.

This talk is presented as part of our Fall 2025 Speaker Series. All talks are free and open to the public, and take place Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8 pm. No registration required, just drop by.

Twice a year, we curate a series of lectures on a design/build theme. This Fall we are tackling part two of our “Innovative Homes” series, this time focusing in on multi-family homes. We’ll discuss different ways cities and towns are approaching sustainable housing development and affordability through case studies of unique living spaces.