affordable housing expansion Opportunity: Downstreet is actively expanding permanently affordable housing in Central Vermont, including new mixed-income apartment developments. Sales/partnership angle: explore collaboration on financing, construction, property management, and long-term asset management services to scale these developments.

partnerships & development Opportunity: Recent and ongoing partnerships with developers (DEW Construction, Evernorth) and municipal support indicate a readiness to collaborate on site acquisitions, modular housing, and co-developed projects. Sales angle: offer end-to-end development services, SASH on-site support integration, and joint venture models.

resident services Opportunity: Launched pilot resident services program and manages SASH to support aging and disabled Vermonters. Sales angle: promote integrated service packages, technology-enabled resident support, and funding/performance-based models to expand or franchise the program.

financial access Opportunity: Homeownership Center offers low-interest repairs loans, down-payment assistance, and financial guidance. Sales angle: propose additional financing products, credit-building programs, and partnership to expand homeowner-ready services or scale down-payment initiatives.

assets & growth Opportunity: Recent land/asset acquisitions and potential new developments (parking lots converted to housing; market expansion in Barre, Berlin, Waterbury). Sales angle: provide advisory on asset acquisition, zoning navigation, modular construction partnerships, and property management scale.