2.2 . A Examine existing ordinances to eliminate barriers to develop housing that is affordable .
2.2 . B Find tools to develop affordable neighborhoods with accessible services .
City Lead – PDS Timeframe - Short term ( 6-12 months ) – IN PROGRESS Actions :
• At the Council Retreat held on April 30 , PDS staff was asked to examine new residential standards , redevelopment and infill , generational housing within a development , and allowing different ownership models .
• PDS formed a Focus Group consisting of nine persons representing the Planning Commission , the Unity Council , realtors , neighborhoods , and developers . The Focus Group has met multiple times and is currently discussing new and modified zoning districts to allow for more housing types by-right . The City Council Municipal Policy Committee received a briefing on December 14 , 2021 on work done by the Focus Group to date .
City Lead – PDS and Housing Timeframe - Medium term ( 1-2 years ) - PENDING Actions :
• Work will start after the completion of 2.1 . A .
City Lead – Housing Timeframe - Medium term ( 1-2 years ) – IN PROGRESS Actions :
• An ad hoc committee with members of the Community and Neighborhood Development Committee and the Arlington Housing Finance Corporation is reviewing housing development tools . That group has asked the AHA Board to develop an RFP for projectbased vouchers in developments that tear down and rebuild affordable multi-family developments .