Since 1865
A short history of South Burlington
The area of South Burlington was first granted by the Province of New Hampshire as part of Burlington township on June 7, 1763.
The Town of Burlington was organized circa 1785. In 1865, the unincorporated village of Burlington was chartered as a city. The remaining area of the town of Burlington was incorporated by charter of the State of Vermont as a separate town with the name South Burlington in the same year, 1865. The Town of South Burlington was later incorporated as a city in 1971, becoming the City of South Burlington.
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City Center
City Center is a new walkable downtown for South Burlington. The city is investing in infrastructure to support gathering spaces, mobility, and economic vitality. The over 300-acre area is zoned for mixed-use residential and commercial development/redevelopment interspaced with amenities. To date, the City has built a city hall, senior center and public library, streets, and a main downtown park. Two main streets, Market Street, and Garden Street form the central routes through "City Center". These streets include bicycle and walking facilities. Market Street is lined with trees and includes stormwater infiltration. Buildings housing businesses and apartments line Market Street. In addition, the 9.4 acre City Center Park has been constructed, with walking paths through a forest, a children's discovery area, and natural art landmarks.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article South Burlington, Vermont, revision 1374935738 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.