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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 Grants Management
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 including < 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.

Update:
Building on the momentum of the Housing Needs
Assessment and the Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair
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Housing Choice completed in the 2 Quarter, the City has
strategically begun to have conversation surrounding
initiatives to support the development, preservation, and
accessibility of affordable housing.

• Developer Engagement: Staff has continued to
collaborate with private developers to explore
opportunities for new affordable housing construction,
including mixed-income developments, and
conversion of existing units into long-term affordable
housing.
• Site Identification: Efforts are underway to identify
underutilized or vacant properties that may be
suitable for redevelopment or adaptive reuse to
increase affordable housing stock.
• Policy Integration: Findings from the Housing Needs
Assessment and AI are now being integrated into
updates to the City’s Consolidated Plan,
Comprehensive Plan, and other strategic frameworks,
ensuring that data-driven priorities shape long-term
investment and zoning decisions.

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