Town Of Corte Madera: Planning For 700+ Homes: Workshop #1 On 10/13 - Introduction To The Housing Element Update

Press release from the Town of Corte Madera:

October 7, 2021

WORKSHOP #1: Introduction to the Housing Element UpdateOctober 13, 2021 at 6:30pmZoom meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81291879319www.cortemaderahousing.org

Introduction to the Housing Element Update

Where should new housing go? How can we make sure it fits in? And how can the Town’s housing policies support broader goals for a thriving economy and a more equitable and resilient community?

Every eight years, the Town of Corte Madera is required to update its housing policies and plans to accommodate housing needs and address barriers to housing production. The Town is not required to build housing, but must ensure that its regulations enable development of housing affordable to all economic segments of the community. As part of the current update to our housing plan (also known as the Housing Element), the Town needs to plan for the construction of more than 700 new homes over the next decade. The Town will be holding a series of six virtual community workshops from October 2021 to March 2022 intended to provide opportunities to learn about existing housing policies/conditions and State housing laws affecting the Town. Additionally, the workshops will allow participants to help determine the best sites for new housing and the relative size of new buildings at those locations. The community’s input is critical to the success of the Housing Element and we urge you to get involved. Please visit www.cortemaderahousing.org for more information.

The community’s input is critical to the success of this project. Please participate in the virtual community workshop series to learn about existing housing polices/conditions and State housing laws affecting the Town. Workshop participants will help determine the best sites for new housing in Corte Madera. VIRTUAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS:  WORKSHOP #1 Introduction to the Housing Element Update October 13, 2021 at 6:30pm  WORKSHOP #2 Corte Madera Housing: Existing Conditions, Opportunities & Constraints November 10, 2021 at 6:30pm  WORKSHOP #3 Potential Housing Development Sites in Corte Madera December 8, 2021 at 6:30pm  WORKSHOP #4 Planning for 700 + Homes I January 12, 2022 at 6:30pm  WORKSHOP #5 Planning for 700 + Homes II February 9, 2022 at 6:30pm  WORKSHOP #6 Next Steps: CEQA, Programs & Policies, Safety Element March 9, 2022 at 6:30pm ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION (this is the same for all workshops)https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81291879319 Meeting ID: 812 9187 9319  One tap mobile +16699006833,,81291879319# US (San Jose) +14086380968,,81291879319# US (San Jose) Meeting materials can be found on the Corte Madera Housing Website: https://www.cortemaderahousing.org/

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