2008 Plan of Work

Top Priority Goals

• Create a task force of business leaders interested in advocating for affordable housing policies and programs in Arlington and Northern Virginia.



• Educate faith communities about potential roles in meeting the affordable housing shortage, with at least two faith communities committed to actions on behalf of affordable housing.



• Build strong public support for policies ensuring that by the 2010 budget the County has allocated sufficient funds to meet its goal of adding 400 units of committed affordable housing a year. Note: Based on an assumed per unit cost of $75,000, the eventual goal is $30 million available annually for affordable housing development.



• Develop and implement a communications strategy designed to increase AHS visibility and effectiveness.



• Hold fully funded sixth annual Leckey Forum.



• Continue facilitation and advocacy efforts on behalf of affordable housing projects and policies. Potential projects/policies to be monitored include: the Ft. Myer sector plan, the Wilson school site, proposed housing authority, accessory dwelling unit ordinance, Buckingham III, Arlington Mill, and development of tract at Wilson Boulevard and Glebe Road.



• Develop and build support for policies that help keep market rate affordable rentals affordable.