6.
City Council Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 02/24/2015
- Co-Submitter:
- Sarah Darr, Deputy Housing Director
- From:
- Sarah Darr, Deputy Housing Director
- Department:
- Planning & Development Services
Co-Submitter:
TITLE:
Presentation from Closing the Gap Coalition
DESIRED OUTCOME:
This presentation is for informational purposes only.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Closing the Gap Coalition (CGC) is a collaborative committee that has been working to alleviate the issue of chronic alcoholism in Northern Arizona. The CGC has been meeting since September of 2012 and has maintained collaboration and participation from fourteen different local agencies. The CGC has established housing as a priority for the community and individuals with chronic substance abuse. The presentation will provide a short background and an update on recent accomplishments surrounding the housing efforts.
INFORMATION:
COUNCIL GOALS:
4) Explore and adopt policies to lower the costs associated with housing to the end user
REGIONAL PLAN:
4) Explore and adopt policies to lower the costs associated with housing to the end user
REGIONAL PLAN:
Goal NH.3. Make available a variety of housing types at different price points, to provide housing opportunity for all economic sectors.
Policy NH.3.1. Provide a variety of housing types throughout the City and region, including purchase and rental options, to expand the choices available to meet the financial and lifestyle needs of our diverse population.
Policy NH.3.3. Increase the availability of affordable housing for very low-income persons, through innovative and effective funding mechanisms.
Policy NH.3.3. Increase the availability of affordable housing for very low-income persons, through innovative and effective funding mechanisms.
Goal NH.5. Eliminate homelessness.
Policy NH.5.2. Provide adequate resources for individuals experiencing homelessness.