A meeting in the middle of the day didn't stop Burlington residents from showing up to learn more about the proposed CityPlace project. "I'm wondering what this project has for me personally, as a resident," said one woman. Community members got an update from Brookfield Properties about the proposed project, which had been stalled for more than a year because of ongoing lawsuits.Architect Jesse Beck said the project has changed slightly. It now has 357 residential units, nearly 70 more than what was originally planned. "Seventy-two of those (units) will be affordable," said Beck. The set of 10-story buildings will be complete with 550 parking spaces and almost 300 spots for bicycles. Many residents like the idea of a public rooftop terrace and restaurant atop the 197-room hotel, which will have views of Lake Champlain."It could be a big moneymaker and draw for the whole New England area," said one resident.Before people can enjoy it, the developer has to go through several rounds of permitting before construction can start. If all goes according to plan, construction could start as early as August with a completion date in 2023.

A meeting in the middle of the day didn't stop Burlington residents from showing up to learn more about the proposed CityPlace project.

"I'm wondering what this project has for me personally, as a resident," said one woman.


Community members got an update from Brookfield Properties about the proposed project, which had been stalled for more than a year because of ongoing lawsuits.

Architect Jesse Beck said the project has changed slightly. It now has 357 residential units, nearly 70 more than what was originally planned.

"Seventy-two of those (units) will be affordable," said Beck.

The set of 10-story buildings will be complete with 550 parking spaces and almost 300 spots for bicycles.

Many residents like the idea of a public rooftop terrace and restaurant atop the 197-room hotel, which will have views of Lake Champlain.

"It could be a big moneymaker and draw for the whole New England area," said one resident.

Before people can enjoy it, the developer has to go through several rounds of permitting before construction can start.

If all goes according to plan, construction could start as early as August with a completion date in 2023.