Public Meeting Set On Town's Affordable Housing Plan, Due June 1

GUILFORD, CT — As Guilford continues its work developing an Affordable Housing Plan, the town is encouraging residents to get involved in the process.

Guilford, in collaboration with the South Central Regional Council of Governments, is working toward the development of an Affordable Housing Plan, due to the state June 1.

A public meeting will be held via Zoom, March 9 at 7:30 p.m.

The goal of the meeting is to review the recently completed Guilford Affordable Housing Existing Conditions Report developed by the SCRCOG and consultant RKG Associates Inc.

The existing conditions report will serve as the first section of the forth coming affordable housing plan and is aimed at establishing a baseline of current socio-economic and demographic characteristics of Guilford, the town noted in a release.

More specifically, the baseline analysis encompasses data points ranging from population and housing characteristics to general economic indicators and labor force statistics, according to town officials. The data "provides an opportunity to identify current local trends and/or quantify and detail, more specifically, known trends experienced by local stakeholders," per the town.

The town said the goal is to inform and guide "future sections of the affordable housing plan involving issues and opportunities, goals, and strategies for increasing Guilford’s affordable housing stock."

The public meeting will address myriad questions, including what the data shows, the existing housing goals of the community, and what residents want addressed, among others.

Guilford Affordable Housing... by Ellyn Santiago

Questions about Guilford's Affordable Housing Plan process and materials should be directed to Jaime Stein, Town Planner within the Guilford Planning & Zoning Department at steinj@guilfordct.gov or 203-453-8032.