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                                                      Build Unity


                                Goal 1: Implement Strategies to Eliminate Racism and Other
                                 Forms of Discrimination and to Advance Unity in Arlington
                                             Objective 2: Address Housing Disparities
                            Project                    Performance Measure(s)              Department(s)
             BU    Unity Council Recommendation –   Progress toward affordable housing   Housing
             1.2.1  Ensure Adequate Housing Inventory  needs identified in the Housing
                   is Available, Affordable, and   Needs Analysis
                   Accessible for all Income Levels
             Summary:

             In addition to the more traditional products, the City needs
             a variety of housing affordability types to included < 30%
             AMI units and units to meet the needs of the “missing
             middle” or those over income for more traditional housing
             services, yet still low income.

             Working with private developers, staff will continue to
             identify opportunities for new affordable housing,
             conversion of existing housing to affordable housing and
             possible demolition and redevelopment of affordable
             housing.

                                                      Build Unity


                                Goal 1: Implement Strategies to Eliminate Racism and Other
                                 Forms of Discrimination and to Advance Unity in Arlington
                                             Objective 2: Address Housing Disparities
                          Project                  Performance Measure(s)                 Department(s)
             BU    Annual Homeownership Fair   Connect Arlington households to   Grants Management
             1.2.2                            homeownership resources and
                                              opportunities
             Summary:
                                                                                       Estimated
             The goal of the Annual Homeownership Fair is to provide a   Milestone     Completion       Status
             community event for current and potential homeowners.    Convene Planning   July/Aug. 2023
             The event provides resources to assist current     Committee
             homeowners with improvements to their property and   Secure Sponsorships   Feb. – May 2024
             prospective homeowners with information to help them   Market Virtual Events   Mar. – June 2024
             navigate the buying process.  Information about fair   Event Preparation   Jan. – June 2024
             housing will also be a focus of this event.  Homeownership   Host Event   June 2024
             stabilizes neighborhoods and helps families access an
             important investment in which they can take pride.

















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