Housing Recommendations | 2023 Update
2.1. A Establish different standards for infill development.
City Lead: Planning & Development Services Timeframe: Short term( 6-12 months)- Complete(& Ongoing) Actions:
• Staff presented the findings from the public engagement process related to residential infill and redevelopment in August 2023. Having heard the concerns of their constituents about the impact on neighborhoods, the City Council decided not to pursue any of the options presented.
2.2. A Examine existing ordinances to eliminate barriers to develop housing that is affordable.
City Lead: Planning & Development Services and Arlington Housing Authority Timeframe: Medium term( 1-2 years)- In Progress Actions:
• The Chief Equity Officer has begun working with Planning & Development Services and the Housing Authority to examine zoning ordinances that will support equitable redevelopment in socio-economically vulnerable communities and expand affordable housing opportunities citywide.
2.2. B Find tools to develop affordable neighborhoods with accessible services.
City Lead: Arlington Housing Authority Timeframe: Medium term( 1-2 years)- Complete(& Ongoing) Actions:
• The City Council’ s Community and Neighborhood Development Committee( CND) and Arlington Housing Finance Corporation( AHFC) members met four times to work on parameters related to the use of affordable housing tools. The results were provided to the CND Committee, AHFC Board and City Council and remain under consideration. The results were shared with the CND Committee and the City Council agreed to implement the recommendations through a modification of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit( LIHTC) application and processes. These will be used for the upcoming 2023 round of 9 % LIHTC applications.
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