Housing Recommendations | 2023 Update
2.5. A Examine possible reasons behind the current housing map by race and ethnicity.
2.5. B Encourage development of proximate housing that varies by affordability and type with access to services throughout the city.
City Facilitator: Arlington Housing Authority, Code Compliance, Grants Management and Economic Development Timeframe: Long term( 3-5 years) Partners: Arlington Board of Realtors( ARBOR), TCAA Actions:
• Item 2.5. A has been examined, and staff is focused on seeking creative ways to develop additional affordability bands in housing outside of the tax credit housing applications.- Complete(& Ongoing)
• Item 2.5. B, staff is working with City Council and community stakeholders to determine the best pathway to invest the $ 4.5 million that the City of Arlington received in HOME-ARPA funds to support community housing needs.- In Progress
• As noted under item 2.4. B, the AHFC is also requesting deeper affordability during negotiations with developers and recently was able to add 18 units affordable to households earning under 60 % of the area median income that previously were targeted to households earning 80 % of area median income.- Complete(& Ongoing)
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