Title
Approval of a Resolution Accepting the City of Olympia Housing Action Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Land Use & Environment Committee will be considering their recommendation at the June 17, 2021, meeting - which is pending at the time of the publication of the June 22 City Council meeting packet.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution accepting the City of Olympia Housing Action Plan as proposed. (*pending a recommendation by the Land Use & Environment Committee on June 17)
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution accepting the City of Olympia Housing Action Plan (*pending a recommendation by the Land Use & Environment Committee on June 17.) 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
Katrina Van Every, Senior Planner, Thurston Regional Planning Council
Michael Ambrogi, Senior GIS Specialist, Thurston Regional Planning Council
Background and Analysis:
In 2019, the Washington State Legislature made grant funds available to cities in order to develop housing action plans that promote more housing; more diverse housing types and affordability/stability of residents. 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. These are available on the Engage Olympia page and include:
* A housing needs assessment, including a 25-year projection of housing affordable at different income levels.
* A landlord survey, to better understand what residents are paying for rent and how rents are changing.
* A d...
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