Residents are invited to provide more feedback on the current Zoning for Housing/Housing for All initiative on May 10.
The hybrid event (virtual and in person) will be hosted at Charles Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke Street. Virtual information is below.
The city's Zoning for Housing webpage explains, "Zoning for Housing is a comprehensive proposal of zoning reforms with the goal of expanding housing production and affordability and addressing past and current barriers to equitable housing access."
The process this year will include an analysis of how past policies have been exclusionary or discriminatory and how future zoning practices can mitigate this. The goals of the program this year are twofold, according to a city presentation:
- Replace land use policies and regulations that further exclusion with ones that promote equity and inclusion, and address existing vestiges of exclusionary practices.
- Materially increase the supply of committed affordable and market rate housing.
As part of the process, city officials will "Evaluate the current limit of one household per lot in the City’s single family zones and the potential benefits of allowing a greater number of households per lot in the zones."
To join the May 10 meeting, either go to Beatley Central Library at 5005 Duke Street from 6 - 7:45 p.m., or use the following Zoom information:
- Webinar ID: 948 3193 8473
- Passcode: 090952
- Dial in: 301.715.8592
- Interpretation services for Amharic, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, and Spanish speakers will be provided for in-person and virtual participants.
