Affordable housing policy request discussed at Trust meeting

A Denman Community Land Trust Association representative asked the Local Trust Committee to consider prioritizing affordable housing applications.

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The Denman Community Land Trust Association asked Denman’s Local Trust Committee to consider an “affordable housing first” policy and to process multiple functions in parallel for affordable housing projects. ^[1]

At the October 3 meeting, Harlene Holm, speaking for the association, cited time lags and delays and said low-income seniors needed affordable housing. ^[1]

The minutes say trustees discussed a possible standing resolution at the next committee meeting and asked staff to investigate whether Trust Council’s Local Planning Committee might address the issue for trust-wide consideration. ^[1]

Sources

Denman Island Local Trust Committee minutes, October 3, 2017
She expressed appreciation for the LTC’s action to reduce fees for affordable housing projects; and asked the LTC to consider adopting an “affordable housing first” policy

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