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REPORT - SANTA ROSA HOUSING - REPORTS 3 AND 4: DEVELOPERS’ ASSESSMENT OF SANTA ROSA AND HOUSING PROGRAM INITIATIVES
BACKGROUND: Following two housing-focused study sessions in Fall 2015, the Council embarked on a six-part housing series to address how Santa Rosa can increase production, achieving a goal of “housing for all.” Reports 1 and 2, focused on funding resources and development process improvements, were held on February 23, 2016. The focus of this report is two-fold, and includes: a summary of developer perspectives about housing development in Santa Rosa, and what incentives might spur it, and an assessment of various housing programs, their impact on provision of new housing, and what changes might make them more effective.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and Community Services and Planning and Economic Development Departments that the Council, by motion, accept the report and authorize staff to proceed in developing a work plan to undertake housing i...
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