The Osoyoos Affordable Housing Task Force is having their first meeting next week. The 11 volunteers on this task force are charged with coming up with some ideas to provide solutions to the shortage of affordable housing in Osoyoos. Now , affordable housing means different things to different people. For some , it means providing low income rentals , for others it is providing affordable homes to purchase. I think the point is not what is the definition, but rather how to solve the problem. Perhaps a more appropriate term is attainable housing. Here’s my 9 point starter suggestion list.
- Rezoning initiatives. Small homes on small lots. Mobile home developments
- Energy efficient, sustainable neighborhoods , building green.
- Public Private Partnerships
- Mixed communities
- Transportation requirements
- Developments must encourage business opportunities
- Time is of the essence
- Beauty
- Community support
jim
