jakefrommyspace
jakefrommyspace t1_j8jsjta wrote
Reply to Responses to gentrification by Northwoods01
For reference, I am a transplant. In every single state in the country this is happening. Economically speaking from a macro POV, it's not wealthy people moving here that is a death knell. It's short-term rentals owned by longtime property owners. This might shock you but wealthy longtime Vermont landowners are reaping the rewards of this right now. It's not necessarily an out-of-towner issue.
IMHO it's not an instant solution but press legislators to ban Airbnb from the state and watch housing open up again (albeit slightly).
The catch-22 of out of towners moving here is while it will drive the prices of homes up, it will create a wealthier tax bracket and create greater opportunity to fund housing initiatives.
Without economic growth, it's incumbent on Vermont's current tax revenue to create affordable housing, which is a tall task given the current numbers.
It is simply impossible to not service out of towners moving here, or simply ban them from moving here.
Press legislators to subsidize housing with newly acquired tax revenue and ban short term rentals immediately.
Goes for everywhere.
jakefrommyspace t1_j6ja9ex wrote
No. Google "technological singularity" for a deeper dive.
jakefrommyspace OP t1_j605yq0 wrote
Reply to comment by Jerry_Williams69 in Best German/Bavarian restaurants in Vermont? by jakefrommyspace
Verzeihung :(
jakefrommyspace OP t1_j5zrlyw wrote
Reply to comment by 8valvegrowl in Best German/Bavarian restaurants in Vermont? by jakefrommyspace
Specializing in spaetzle is so rare. I am looking forward to patronizing them.
jakefrommyspace OP t1_j5zq59v wrote
Reply to comment by cwillm in Best German/Bavarian restaurants in Vermont? by jakefrommyspace
Two sides of the same coin there. Thank you!
Edit: I am talking about the food, NOT the people. The foods are similar in nature.
jakefrommyspace OP t1_j5znj27 wrote
Reply to comment by patsboston in Best German/Bavarian restaurants in Vermont? by jakefrommyspace
Now THAT is tantalizing. Great reason to visit the NEK more too. Thank you!!
jakefrommyspace OP t1_j5zjf83 wrote
Reply to comment by Unique-Public-8594 in Best German/Bavarian restaurants in Vermont? by jakefrommyspace
Nice tip! Never really looked at the resorts options.
jakefrommyspace t1_j5zj2pc wrote
Reply to Anyone know a hat store? by sheshallriseagain
Swan & Stone is probably what you're looking for.
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jakefrommyspace t1_izpk6eo wrote
Reply to comment by illusivealchemist in Anybody else hoping Market Basket comes to Vermont? by Unique-Public-8594
Wow I had no idea. They always make the "best places to work" lists and the people I knew that worked there in Rochester seemed to love it. I guess because their benefits are robust they think they can treat their workers poorly?
jakefrommyspace t1_iz6n3zq wrote
I'd love to see a Wegmans. They get their produce and meats locally to each location, and they hire A LOT and pay well with great benefits.
jakefrommyspace t1_iwct219 wrote
Sick! Is the monster's head inspired from War of the Worlds?
jakefrommyspace t1_j8olp52 wrote
Reply to Should I move to Vermont? by Zealousideal-Rate764
You had me for a second there.