What is Veridian Village at Hampshire College?
Hampshire plans to create a new residential community for people interested in living near a college campus. Homeowners will be able to take advantage of educational programs and cultural events while living in Amherst, a wonderful part of the Pioneer Valley. Veridian Village will have approximately 129 homes located off West Street across from Hampshires main campus. It will be designed for people who appreciate a strong sense of community. Careful attention will be paid to environmental design, resulting in a model of sustainable living. Homeowners will be considered members of the broader Hampshire community and will likely be active participants in programs and events at all Five Colleges, as well as at the National Yiddish Book Center and the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, both located adjacent to the Hampshire campus. Veridian Village will attract people who will bring their varied life experiences to our community, thus making Hampshire an even better place to live and l
