TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Beverly Mesa-Zendt
Deputy Director, Planning and Community Development
Acting Manager, Housing and Human Services
Planning and Community Development
Brooke Buckingham
Senior Planner, Housing and Human Services
Planning and Community Development
Sarah Stiteler
Senior Planner, Housing and Human Services
TITLE:
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Housing Action Plan - Draft Strategies
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Staff will review the draft strategies that will be integrated into the final Housing Action Plan currently in development.
Based on analysis and findings from the Housing Needs Assessment and Public Involvement Report, staff has coordinated with consultant ECONorthwest to develop draft strategies and actions to guide the City's housing actions over the next 20 years. These strategies will provide a roadmap for creating more housing, diversifying the housing that is built, and focusing on solutions that address issues of disparity and affordability.
A draft Housing Action Plan will be completed in advance of the January 5, 2021 City Council meeting and will be provided in the meeting packet for City Council review.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond Zoning Code, Redmond Municipal Code, Redmond Comprehensive Plan
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
In fall of 2019, the City of Redmond applied for grant funding through the Department of Commerce for the development of a Housing Action Plan (HAP). On February 18, 2020, City Council authorized the Mayor to execute a contract with ECONorthwest for the development of Redmond's HAP. The City continues to...
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