List of all UV Trends in Alphabetical Order
Affordable Housing
Affordable housing falls short of demand.
Aging Population
Aging population presents new challenges.
Arts
The arts are alive and well.Business Climate
Business climate is cooling.Childhood Poverty
Childhood poverty is concentrated in some counties.
Civic Engagement
Residents are interested and involved in their communities, yet divisions exist.Climate Change
Global warming hurts natural resource-based income.Costs of Living
Quality of life comes with high costs of living.
Cultural Heritage
Cultural heritage is a major asset.Domestic & Sexual Violence
Domestic and sexual violence increase within a relatively safe state.
Drug & Alcohol Abuse
Youth abuse alcohol and marijuana.
Economic Strengths
Unique strengths enrich state economy.Education
Vermont leads the nation in education but achievement gaps still remain; national education testing sidelines other school subjectsEnergy Alternatives
Energy alternatives crop up locally.Habitat Loss
Habitat losses endanger wildlife.Healthcare
Residents are healthy; insurance coverage is broad but declining.
Homelessness & Hunger
Homelessness and hunger grow.
Incarceration & Corrections
Prison population is low but growing.
Infrastructure Limitations
Limited infrastructure inhibits commerce, connections.Immigrants & Refugees
State welcomes immigrants; undocumented laborers are vulnerable.Land Use
Sprawl is likely to increase.Mental Health & Suicide
Suicide exceeds national rate.
Natural Resources Protection
Residents are caring stewards of natural resources.Student & School Safety
Students feel unsafe.
Water Pollution
Pollution compromises water bodies.Workforce Readiness
Workforce skills fall short of industry needs.Youth Engagement and Support
Some youth struggle with intolerance and lack of support