SHELBURNE, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – On Wednesday, community leaders and housing advocates gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Bay Ridge, a new neighborhood in Shelburne.

It was built to expand permanently affordable housing options in Chittenden County. The build led by Champlain Housing Trust and Evernorth, includes 68 affordable apartments and 26 condominiums sold through a shared-equity model that keeps prices low for future buyers.

But ABC22/FOX44 spoke with U.S. Representative Becca Balint, who says while 94 new affordable homes will be helpful, the truth is we need thousands and thousands of homes to address the housing crisis.

I need everybody to understand that every community and every town needs to do their part in helping us dig out of this housing crisis because it's not j

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