Title
Olympia Housing Action Plan Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Hear a briefing from Planning Commission Chair Candi Millar on what was heard at the May 17, 2021 Planning Commission public hearing regarding the Olympia Housing Action Plan.
City Manager Recommendation:
Hear the briefing and discuss the plan, making any suggestions to improve the draft plan.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive an update about Olympia's Housing Action Plan and the public comments received at the Planning Commission public hearing. The Housing Action Plan includes strategies and actions that promote more housing, more diverse housing types, affordability and stability.
Staff Contact:
Amy Buckler, Strategic Projects Manager, Community Planning & Development, 360.280.8947
Presenter(s):
Amy Buckler, Strategic Projects Manager
Candi Millar, Planning Commission Chair
Background and Analysis:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the draft Olympia Housing Action Plan on May 17. At their next meeting, the Commission will complete a letter to City Council summarizing the public's comments. Planning Commission Chair Candi Millar will provide an update to the Committee about what was heard. Staff will also discuss highlights from the plan.
In 2019, the Washington State Legislature made grant funds available to cities to develop housing action plans that promote more housing, more diverse housing types and affordability. In recognition of our shared housing market and the cross-jurisdictional need for affordable housing, the Cities of Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater jointly applied for and received funds to collaborate on this effort.
With help from Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC), the cities completed several deliverables that provide necessary background information and identify strategies and potential actions the cities can take. These actions are available on the Engage Olympia page and include:
* A housing needs assessment, including a 25-y...
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