Title
Briefing on Housing Tool Box and Downtown Strategy Work Implementation Plan
Recommended Action
Hear briefing from staff and provide feedback on the materials and approach.
Report
Issue:
Discussion of the Housing Tool Box and Downtown Strategy Implementation Plan as it relates to housing issues.
Staff Contact:
Keith Stahley, Director, Community Planning and Development Department, 360.753.8227
Presenter(s):
Keith Stahley, Director, Community Planning and Development Department
Background and Analysis:
City staff and the consultant team have prepared the attached Housing Tool Box. This tool kit lists 50 different tools the city can use to encourage a variety of housing production. Staff will provide an overview of these tools and identify some that the Planning Commission may wish to explore in more depth. A copy of the tool box is attached as Attachment 1 - Tool Box 2016.
Staff has also developed an implementation plan that was shared with City Council at their December 6, 2016 Downtown Strategy Study Session. This document provides an overview of staff’s recommended approach to implementation of the Downtown Strategy over the next five years. Staff will provide an overview of this implementation plan.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The Downtown Strategy is focused on the Downtown Neighborhood. Community interest has been high throughout the planning process.
Options:
Provide staff with feedback on the Tool Box and the Implementation Plan.
Financial Impact:
See the Implementation Plan for details related to financial implications.
Attachments:
Tool Kit
Implementation Plan