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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