This Housing Sub-Committee Meeting of the West Side Grows Together Steering Committee will focus on advancing key initiatives to increase organizational capacity & collaboration among housing stakeholders, invest in the health of existing housing, and support new housing development for various needs and income levels in the West Side. Discussions will include planning & implementation for the following recommendations set forth by the update to the West Side Plan, Section 1: Housing

• 1.1 Coordinate housing priorities, development, and marketing with West Side stakeholders

• 1.2 Improve connections to existing housing resources and homeownership opportunities

• 1.3 Advocate for programs to support responsible landlord practices

• 1.4 Implement energy-efficient strategies in new and existing housing to increase climate resiliency

• 1.5 Expand homeowner repair programs

• 1.6 Implement strategic code enforcement to increase the health of West Side homes and support residents

• 1.7 Support the development of affordable and supportive housing in the West Side

If you are interested in joining the Housing Sub-Committee, please complete this form.

For questions regarding the Housing Sub-Committee, please contact Starr Wilson, Housing & Real Estate Manager, at swilson@westsidegrows.org or (302) 888-5345.

For more information about the West Side Grows Together Steering Committee, please visit our Steering Committee page.

Cover photo by Woodlawn Trustees of The Flats development.