HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2024-080 Pro-Housing Communities PledgeMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
July 22, 2024
TB Resolution 2024 - 80: Adopting the Pro-Housing Communities Program Pledge
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca believes that the lack of housing for New York residents of all ages and income levels negatively impacts the future of New York State’s economic growth and
community well-being, and
Whereas, the housing crisis has negative effects at regional and local levels, we believe thatevery community must do their part to contribute to housing growth and benefit from thepositive
impacts a healthy housing market brings to communities, and
Whereas,the Town believes that supporting housing production of all kinds in our community brings multiple benefits, including increasing housing access and choices for current and future
residents, providing integrated accessible housing options that meet the needs of people with sensory and mobility disabilities, bringing economic opportunities and vitality to our communities,
and allowing workers at all levels to improve their quality of life through living closer to their employment opportunities, and
Whereas, we believe that evidence showing that infill development that reduces sprawl and supports walkable communities has significant environmental and public health benefits, and
Whereas, we believe that affirmatively furthering fair housing and reducing segregation is not only required by law, but is essential for keeping our community strong and vibrant, and
now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town of Ithaca, in order to take positive steps to alleviate the housing crisis, adopts the Pro-Housing Communities pledge, which will have us endeavor to take the
following important steps:
Streamlining permitting for multifamily housing, affordable housing, accessible housing, accessory dwelling units, and supportive housing.
Adopting policies that affirmatively further fair housing.
Incorporating regional housing needs into planning decisions.
Increasing development capacity for residential uses.
Enacting policies that encourage a broad range of housing development, including multifamily housing, affordable housing, accessible housing, accessory dwelling units, and supportive
housing.
And be it further Resolved,that Town Planning staff is authorized to submit this resolution and other supporting documentation to New York State Homes and Community Renewal in order
for the Town of Ithaca to be considered for Pro-Housing Community certification.
Moved: Rob Rosen Seconded: Margaret Johnson
Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Levine, Johnson, Gutenberger & Rosen