2010 Plan of Work
Policy research and development
- Secure funding for a study of economic impacts of the shortage of affordable housing.
- Develop recommendations—
- To strengthen housing code enforcement
- To preserve market rate affordable units identified as at risk by County staff
- To improve the competitive position of applications from Northern Virginia for federal low-income housing tax credits
- To streamline the site-plan approval process, particularly for smaller projects
- To establish a long-range, affordable-housing budget for the County
Public education
- Conduct the Eighth Annual Leckey Forum and the Annual Faith Community Affordable Housing Forum.
- Broaden public understanding of affordable housing issues through educational programs.
- Increase awareness and use of AHS web site and publications as sources of information about affordable housing.
Outreach
- Strengthen ties to AHS sponsors and bring sponsors up-to-date on affordable housing projects through the Annual Sponsors’ Meeting.
- Strengthen coordination among affordable housing advocacy groups.
- Recognize exemplary programs through the Annual Ellen Bozman Affordable Housing Award.
Advocacy
- Support sound affordable housing proposals and County policies and budget.
- Continue to facilitate discussion among affordable housing developers, interested parties, and County staff.
|
