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'''Burlington''' is the largest city in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Vermont]] and is the shire town ([[county seat]]){{GR|6}} of [[Chittenden County, Vermont|Chittenden County]].<ref>[http://www.leg.state.vt.us/statutes/fullsection.cfm?Title=24&Chapter=001&Section=00005 Title 24, Part I, Chapter 1, §5], Vermont Statutes. Accessed [[2007-11-01]].</ref> With a population of 38,889 at the [[United States Census, 2000|2000 census]], the city is the core of one of the nation's smaller metropolitan areas, and is also the smallest U.S. city that is the largest city in its state. The urbanized area consists of the cities of Burlington, [[South Burlington, Vermont|South Burlington]], and [[Winooski, Vermont|Winooski]]; the towns of [[Colchester, Vermont|Colchester]], [[Essex, Vermont|Essex]], and [[Williston, Vermont|Williston]]; and the village of [[Essex Junction, Vermont|Essex Junction]]. As of 2000, the [[Burlington-South Burlington metropolitan area|metropolitan area]] contained the three northwestern Vermont counties of Chittenden, [[Franklin County, Vermont|Franklin]], and [[Grand Isle County, Vermont|Grand Isle]], with an estimated 2006 population of 206,007, approximately one third of Vermont's total population.<ref>[http://www.census.gov/population/www/estimates/CBSA-est2006-annual.html US Governement Census]</ref><ref>[http://www.census.gov/popest/states/NST-ann-est.html Annual Population Estimates 2000 to 2007<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
==Government ==
Burlington has a [[Mayor-council government|city council-mayor form of government]].<ref>
[http://www.ci.burlington.vt.us/ Burlington City Council] </ref>[[United States Democratic Party|Democrats]] and the [[Vermont Progressive Party|Progressive Party]] share seats. [[Bob Kiss]], the current Mayor, is a Progressive who was elected in 2006. The City Council has 14 seats, which are currently occupied by 5 [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]], 4 [[Vermont Progressive Party|Progressives]], 3 [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]], and 2 [[Independent (politician)|Independents]]. [[Peter Clavelle]], Burlington's longest serving Mayor, held that office from 1989 to 1993, and again from 1995 to 2006.
As a non-profit institution, the [[University of Vermont]] pays no real estate taxes, though like many other schools, it does make an annual payment in lieu of taxes. In 2007, the college agreed to raise this from $456,006 to $912,011 in 2010 plus a "public works" supplement rising from $180,040 to $191,004 over the same time frame.<ref>{{cite book | author = Johnson, Tim |title = City, UVM sign fees deal | publisher = Burlington Free Press | year = September 29, 2007}}</ref>
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 38,889 people, 15,885 households, and 7,052 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 3,682.0 people per square mile (1,421.9/km²). There were 16,395 housing units at an average density of 1,552.3 per square mile (599.4/km²).
In the city the population was spread out with 16.3% under the age of 18, 25.4% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.
The median age was 32.1, well under the state figure of 40.7, and under the national figure of 37.6.<ref name=best>[http://www.bestplaces.net/city/Burlington_VT-5010675010.aspx Burlington, Vermont (VT) - Sperling's BestPlaces<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
The average family size is 2.2 people. 12.59% of the people are married with children. 8.16% have children and are not married.<ref name=best>[http://www.bestplaces.net/city/Burlington_VT-5010675010.aspx Burlington, Vermont (VT) - Sperling's BestPlaces<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
The racial makeup of the city was:{{GR|2}}
* [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] - 92.3%
* From two or more races - 2.3%
* [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] - 0.5%
* [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]] - 1.8%
* [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race - 1.4%
* [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]] - 2.7%
* From [[Race (United States Census)|other races]] - 0.5%
==Geography==
The city is situated on the eastern shore of [[Lake Champlain]], north of Shelburne Bay. It was built on a strip of land extending about 6 [[mile|mi]] south from the mouth of the [[Winooski River]] along the lake shore and rises from the water's edge to a height of 300 ft. <ref>[http://maps.maptech.com Maptech MapServer II<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
===Climate===
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Lake Champlain as a body of water is often responsible for localized [[snowsquall]]s, producing up to 13 inches in 12 hours on rare occasions.<ref>http://apollo.lsc.vsc.edu/ams/AMS%20VP/Storm%20Conference/NESC%20Presentations/32ndNESC_Presentation/Abstracts/Payer.pdf</ref>
==Economy==
===Personal income===
As of the [[census]] of [[2000]],{{GR|2}} the median income for a household in the city was $33,070, and the median income for a family was $46,012. Males had a median income of $30,144 versus $25,270 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $19,011. About 10.4% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.4% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.
===Industry===
Burlington's economy is based mostly in education and health services; trade, transportation and utilities; though the city retains some manufacturing work. The city's largest employer is [[IBM]], providing 6000 jobs, followed by Fletcher Allen Health Care and the [[University of Vermont]] employing 4086 and 3137 people respectively.<ref>http://www.city-data.com/us-cities/The-Northeast/Burlington-Economy.html</ref>
The city is home to the corporate headquarters of [[Bruegger's]], a chain of [[bagel]] bakeries, [[Seventh Generation Inc.]], and [[Lake Champlain Chocolates]]. Downtown on Church Street is the Burlington Town Center mall with over 75 specialty shops and 15 national retailers such as [[Macy's]], [[Hollister Co.]], [[Abercrombie & Fitch]], [[American Eagle Outfitters]] and [[Old Navy]].
The G.S. Blodgett Company, one of the oldest and largest commercial oven companies in the country, manufactures restaurant equipment. Its history dates back to the mid 1800s.
[[IDX Systems]], now a division of [[General Electric]], develops software for the hospital industry and is headquartered in [[South Burlington, Vermont|South Burlington]]. [[Vermont Teddy Bear Company]] whose founder started on a cart on a Burlington street, is now a publicly traded company that ships custom teddy bears worldwide.
The [[Magic Hat Brewing Company]], one of the nation's larger craft breweries, is located in [[South Burlington]], just outside the city limits. Burlington is also the birthplace of the ice cream enterprise [[Ben & Jerry's]], founded in 1978 in a renovated gas station. It is now headquartered in South Burlington.
Burlington is home to [[Burton Snowboards]]' central offices.
==History==
[[Image:Child workers in Burlington, Vermont.jpg|thumb|250px|Noon hour at the Queen City Mill. May 1909. Photographed by [[Lewis Hine]].]]
The [[War of 1812]] was not popular in Vermont. Along with the rest of New England, Vermont did not provide militia units or financial support. This was a serious blow to the cause. Vermont voted Federalist which opposed the war.<ref name=BFP20070729>{{cite book | author = Johnson, Tim |title = 1812:A look back a Burlington's 20-minute war | publisher = Burlington Free Press | year = July 29, 2007}} page 4A</ref>
5,000 troops were stationed here at one point during the War of 1812, outnumbering residents. About 500 of these died of disease.<ref>{{cite book | author = Logan, Lee |title = Grant may help Burlington reclaim War of 1812 heritage | publisher = Burlington Free Press | year = July 8, 2007}}</ref>
In a skirmish on August 2, 1813, the British shelled Burlington. This has either been cited as a bold stroke by the British with an ineffectual response from the Americans; or a weak sally by the British properly ignored by the Americans, depending on who related the story. The cannonade lasted for about ten minutes and did not affect the outcome of the war. The American side was commanded by Naval Lieutenant [[Thomas MacDonough]], later the hero of the [[Battle of Lake Champlain]].<ref name=BFP20070729>{{cite book | author = Johnson, Tim |title = 1812:A look back a Burlington's 20-minute war | publisher = Burlington Free Press | year = July 29, 2007}} page 4A</ref>
Current [[United States Senate|U.S. Senator]] [[Bernie Sanders]] was the Independent mayor of Burlington from 1981 to 1989.
In 2007, the city was named one of the top four "places to watch" in the United States.<ref>http://www.rismedia.com/wp/2007-07-23/aarp-the-magazine-announces-top-five-places-to-live-and-retire retrieved on July 24, 2007</ref> The ratings were based on what was perceived as ideal for older residents. Criteria included what makes a community livable: new urbanism, smart growth, mixed-use development, and easy-living standards
==Health==
Burlington is the home of [[Fletcher Allen Health Care]], a [[tertiary referral hospital]] for Vermont and northern New York State, Level I Trauma Center, and teaching hospital.
In 2006 Burlington was rated the ninth-best city to live in. The criteria were health, quality of life and fitness.<ref>"Best and Worst Cities for Men",''Men's Health'', January/February 2006, page 129</ref> In 2007, it was rated 11th out of 100, for auto safety. The criteria were observing speed limits, accident infrequency, and seatbelt use.<ref>"The Capitals of Crash",''Men's Health'', April 2007, page 86</ref> In 2008 it was ranked second out of 100 for "greenest driving."<ref>{{cite book | author = |title = Driven to Extinction? | publisher = Men's Health | year = July/August 2008}}</ref><!----note that probably all of these pertain to the micropolitan area as well if anyone wants to bother copying it up--->
Criteria included gasoline consumption, and air quality.
==Education==
[[Image:UVM Old Mill building 20040101.jpg|thumb|University of Vermont - Old Mill building]]
Burlington is a [[college town]], home to the [[University of Vermont]] (UVM), [[Burlington College]], and to [[Champlain College]], as well as a [[Community College of Vermont]] campus. [[Saint Michael's College]] is located in nearby [[Colchester, Vermont|Colchester]].
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==Religion==
The [[episcopal see]] for the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington]] is in Burlington. There are also Jewish synagogues (Orthodox- Chabad House, Conservative- Ohavi Zedek Synagogue).
==Culture and landmarks==
[[Image:Burlington, Vermont.jpg|thumb|Church Street, Burlington]]
The Church Street Marketplace, a pedestrian mall in the heart of the city, is the site of festivals throughout the year. Events such as the [[South End Art Hop]] and public galleries such as [[The Firehouse Gallery]] and [[Pine Street Art Works]], provide a forum for the visual arts.
The Burlington Waterfront on the shore of [[Lake Champlain]] has bench swings, shoreline, walking and bike paths. It provides a place to view the Adirondacks. [[ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center]],<ref>ECHO=Ecology, Culture, History and Opportunity</ref> housed in Vermont's first [[Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design]] Certified Green Building, is located at the waterfront and harbors over 70 species of fish, amphibians, invertebrates, and reptiles.
[[Dragon boat]] races to benefit charity have been held in Lake Champlain in August since 2006.<ref>{{cite book | author = |title = Dragon boats fill the waters off Burlington | publisher = Burlington Free Press | year = August 6, 2007}}</ref>
===Local music===
The city has, over the years, supported a number of local bands as various "scenes" waxed and waned, and has even launched a handful of national acts. The most famous of these was [[Phish]], which originated at the [[University of Vermont]] circa 1983 (they also attended Vermont's [[Goddard College]]), and which gave its final performance in 2004.
Other acts with ties to the city include [[Strangefolk]], [[The Essex Green]], [[Raq]], [[James Kochalka]], The [[Jazz Mandolin Project]], [[Pork Tornado]], [[Anais Mitchell]], [[Dispatch]] and [[KT Tunstall]].
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==Media==
===Newspapers & Other Publications===
Burlington is served by the
*[[The Burlington Free Press|''Burlington Free Press'']] newspaper which is delivered throughout Vermont<ref>http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage retrieved July 30, 2007</ref>
*[[Seven Days (newspaper)|Seven Days]], a free weekly newspaper, delivered in bulk to pickup points in the Burlington metropolitan area, emphasizing arts and culture<ref>http://www.sevendaysvt.com/masthead.html retrieved July 30, 2007</ref>
* Vermont Business Magazine<ref>http://www.vermontbiz.com/vermontbiz Vermont Business Magazine</ref>
===Television===
The Burlington area is served by 4 network television stations. They include [[WFFF-TV|WFFF]] channel 44 ([[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]), The CW network, on [[WFFF-DT2|WFFF's digital subchannel]] 44-2, [[WVNY]] channel 22 ([[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]), [[WPTZ]] channel 5 ([[NBC]]), and [[WCAX-TV|WCAX]] channel 3 ([[CBS]]). WCAX, WFFF and WPTZ operate news departments. WCAX is the only Burlington based news channel, while WPTZ is based in [[Plattsburgh, New York]] with a bureau in nearby [[Colchester, Vermont|Colchester]].
These cable channels are Burlington based: [[Vermont Community Access Media|VCAM]]-Channel 15 <ref>[http://vermontcam.org Vermont Community Access Television]</ref>, RETN-Channel 16<ref>[http://retn.org Retn.org]</ref>, Channel 17<ref>[http://www.channel17.org Channel 17]</ref>
==Sports==
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|[[Vermont Lake Monsters]]
|[[Baseball]]
|[[Minor League Baseball]]''';''' [[New York-Penn League|Class A (Short Season)]]
|[[Centennial Field]]
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|[[Vermont Frost Heaves]] (shared with Barre)
|[[Basketball]]
|[[American Basketball Association (2000-)|American Basketball Association]]''';''' [[Blue Conference]]
|Memorial Auditorium
[[Barre Auditorium]]
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|[[University of Vermont]] Catamounts
|Multiple sports
Most notably Men's [[Hockey]] and Men's and Women's [[Basketball]]
|[[NCAA Division I]]
[[America East Conference]]/[[Hockey East]]
|[[Patrick Gym]], [[Centennial Field]], [[Gutterson Fieldhouse]]
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Burlington is home to the [[Vermont Lake Monsters]], a Class A minor league baseball team. Formerly the Vermont Expos baseball club of the [[New York-Penn League]], it plays on the campus of UVM at Centennial Field.
Burlington is also home to a professional basketball franchise, the [[Vermont Frost Heaves]], for half of their season. The team, which is part of the [[American Basketball Association (2000-)|American Basketball Association]] (ABA), splits their inaugural 2005-2006 season home games between Burlington and [[Barre (city), Vermont|Barre]]. The Frost Heaves, owned by ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'' writer [[Alexander Wolff]], play their Burlington games at the Memorial Auditorium, on South Union Street, at the corner of Main.
There is also a [[rugby union]] team in Burlington, the [[Burlington RFC]].
Daniel W. Fish, a former member of the Air Force's Wings of Blue, was the first person to obtain a permit and skydive in the city of Burlington.
Burlington also hosts the [[Vermont City Marathon]] each year, which drew thousands of competitors{{Fact|date=January 2008}} Memorial Day weekend in 2007.
[[Image:110 1011.JPG|thumb|Lake Champlain from Burlington Vermont]]
== Transportation ==
Burlington is the central focus of the [[Chittenden County Transportation Agency]], providing bus service to and from the surrounding communities (and the shopping districts of [[South Burlington, Vermont|South Burlington]] and [[Williston, Vermont|Williston]]). Burlington is also the headquarters of the [[Lake Champlain Transportation Company]] with seasonal service provided between Burlington's King Street ferry terminal and [[Port Kent (Amtrak station)|Port Kent, New York]].
[[Burlington International Airport (BTV)|Burlington International Airport]] provides the area with commercial service to major regional hubs and international airports. In spite of its name, it does not offer scheduled commercial flights to destinations outside the United States but does have a Customs Port of Entry <ref>[http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/contacts/ports/vt/0207.xml Port Of Entry - Burlington International Airport<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> . The name dates to a time when it offered flights to [[Montreal]].
[[Vermont Transit Lines|Vermont Transit]] provides intercity bus service from a depot south of downtown, while [[Amtrak]] rail service stops in the nearby village of [[Essex Junction, Vermont|Essex Junction]].<!---I think the wording on "despite its name" ought to be changed. Customs is there for a reason. Probably immigration too if anyone wants to look into it--->
===Major Routes===
Burlington is served by one major Interstate highway (along with its spur route into the southern part of the city), and is at the junction of two U.S. highways. Several Vermont state highways also provide routes into and through the Burlington area.
* [[Image:I-89.svg|20px]] [[Interstate 89]]
* [[Image:I-189.svg|20px]] [[Interstate 189]]
* [[Image:US 2.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Route 2]]
* [[Image:US 7.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Route 7]]
==Sister cities==
Burlington has four sister cities, as designated by [http://www.sister-cities.org Sister Cities International, Inc. (SCI)]:
* {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Yaroslavl]], [[Russia]]
* {{flagicon|ISR}} [[Arad, Israel|Arad]], [[Israel]]
* {{flagicon|NIC}} [[Puerto Cabezas]], [[Nicaragua]]
* {{flagicon|PSE}} [[Bethlehem]], [[Palestinian territories]]
* {{flagicon|USA}} {{flagicon|Mississippi}} [[Moss Point, Mississippi]] -- In the fall of 2005, the city decided to help out Moss Point which was devastated by [[Hurricane Katrina]], and held a concert called Hurricane Benefete to raise money.
==Notable residents==
*[[Warren Austin]], former U.S. Senator from Vermont and Ambassador to the United Nations.
*[[Ralph Abraham]], mathematician.
*[[Marc Awodey]], artist and writer
*[[Ben Bagley]], musical theater producer and innovator.
*[[Orson Bean]], film and stage actor.
*[[Alison Bechdel]], cartoonist best known for the comic strip [[Dykes To Watch Out For]].
*[[Harry Blanchard]], Formula One driver who raced for the Porsche team.
*[[Murray Bookchin]], Environmentalist and noted Anarchist philosopher.
*[[Ted Bundy]], American serial killer.
*[[Peter Clavelle]], former Mayor of Burlington.
*[[Grace Coolidge]], wife of [[Calvin Coolidge]] and First Lady of the U.S.
*[[Howard Dean]], Current Chairman of the Democratic Party, former presidential candidate in 2004, and former governor of Vermont.
*[[Judith Steinberg Dean]], physician; First Lady of Vermont 1991-2003
*[[John Dewey]], philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer.
*[[John Engels]], American Poet, author of "Big Water" and "Recounting The Seasons".
*[[John Chipman Farrar]], writer and publisher.
*[[Jon Fishman]], former drummer for rock band "Phish"<!---my thought is put the Phish people together to avoid confusion. All on the same line--->
*[[Kevin McKenzie]], Artistic Director American Ballet Theatre.
*[[Mike Gordon]], former bassist for rock band "Phish"
*[[Paul Hackett (football)|Paul Hackett]], football coach.
*[[Henry Hitchcock]], the first Attorney General of the State of Alabama.
*[[Philip H. Hoff]], former governor of Vermont
*[[Fred W. Householder, Jr.]], linguist and classicist
*[[Oliver O. Howard]], U.S. Army officer and general in the [[American Civil War]].
*[[Eugene Hutz]], actor and lead singer of [[Gogol Bordello]].
*[[Horatio Nelson Jackson]], the first person to drive an automobile across the United States.
*[[James Kochalka]], Cartoonist, Singer/Songwriter
*[[Madeleine M. Kunin]], U.S. Diplomat and governor of Vermont.
*[[Patrick Leahy]], U.S. Senator and current Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
*[[Page McConnell]], former keyboardist for rock band "Phish"
*[[Ross Powers]], Olympic gold medalist.
*[[Mike Rosenberg]], Philanthropist.
*[[William Hepburn Russell]], founder of the Pony Express.
*[[Bernie Sanders]], U.S. Senator from Vermont.
*[[Birdie Tebbetts]], Major League baseball player.
*[[Len Whitehouse]], Major League baseball player and Assistant Coach of Burlington High School's varsity baseball team.
==References==
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==External links==
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*[http://www.ci.burlington.vt.us/ Official Site of the City of Burlington]
*[http://www.ci.burlington.vt.us/sistercities/ City of Burlington Sister Cities]
<!---*[http://www.vermont.com/Burlington.html Vermont.com Guide to Burlington]--com sites generally inappropriate for encylopedia. Selling stuff. Let them promote themselves. This is NOT a Burlington booster page.---->
*[http://www.preservationburlington.org/ Preservation Burlington]
*[http://dollarsandsense.org/archives/2005/0305fireside.html Article on Burlington Community Land Trust in Dollars & Sense magazine]
*Elevation data: [{{Gnis3|1462060}} USGS—City of Burlington, VT]
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