Fairfield Affordable Housing Plan Update 2014

Feb 2013 BOS Issues Charge to AHC

Mar 2013 Grant Application Submitted

Jul 2013 Grant Award Announced

Sep 2013 Consultant Selected

Dec 2013 Stakeholder Interviews

Mar 2014 Neighborhood Meetings

Apr 2014 Public Workshops

Jun 2014 Neighborhood Meetings

Sep 2014 Draft Plan/Public Workshop

Nov 2014 AHC Adopts Plan

Dec 2014 BOS Accepts Plan

Housing Assessment Resources

• PSC Housing Data Profiles

• U.S. Census/American Community Survey

• HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy Data

• CT Data Collaborative

• CT Department of Housing

• Municipal Zoning Regulations

Community Engagement

• Elected/Appointed Officials• Housing Providers & Advocates• Civic Groups• Faith Leaders• Local Realtors• Other Stakeholders

• Service Organizations/Clubs• Local Non-Profits• Major Employers• Neighborhood Associations• Regional Planning• Public at Large

Key Lessons:

• Commitment of Leadership/Champion• Identifying Stakeholders/Influencers• Inclusive Process/Community Engagement• Framing the Issue/Identifying the Problem• Securing Necessary Resources• Action-Oriented