Katie and all,

I had two developers assess this bill and would be happy to forward those comments if you'd like.

Best,
Robin

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On Feb 24, 2016, at 1:47 PM, Katie Taylor <katie@vermont.org> wrote:


For instance, the project would require that 25% of the units be leased/sold to people with a household income less than 100% of median and 50% of the units leased/sold to people with a household income less than 150% of median, leaving 25% for market rate. And the income eligible units must not be more than 30% of the income of the renters/purchasers. 

Thanks,
Katie 

On Feb 24, 2016, at 11:57 AM, Sarah Cowan <SCOWAN@NBMVT.COM> wrote:

As a point of origin, the Addison County Economic Development Corp (Fred Baser’s district) has been exploring the cost of housing versus affordability specifically related to work force affordability for some time now.  We see it as a major hurdle in attracting and keeping a strong work force in VT – whether it be single family homeownership or rental units.  We proposed this concept after conversation with RE developers and others and asked Fred to sponsor it for us.

 

We hope that the RE developers see value in this bill and that you will support the concept.  Yes, Fred is a good resource if you have questions, as is former legislator Paul Ralston.  ACEDC board president and Country Home Products CFO, Christopher Knapp, also hopes to testify tomorrow, in favor of the bill.

 

-Sarah Cowan, board member, ACEDC

 

 

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From: vtdevelopment-manager@simplelists.com [mailto:vtdevelopment-manager@simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Blair Enman
Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 11:25 AM
To: vtdevelopment@simplelists.com
Subject: RE: [VT Dev] H702 -- Workforce housing bill

 

Katie:

 

Thanks, I’ll try to find time to review the bill, so many others in the way.

 

Blair J. Enman, PE, Founding Partner

 

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From: vtdevelopment-manager@simplelists.com [mailto:vtdevelopment-manager@simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Katie Taylor
Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 11:20 AM
To: vtdevelopment@simplelists.com
Subject: Re: [VT Dev] H702 -- Workforce housing bill

 

Blair,

 

We will be testifying in favor of the concept. As always, the details are important. The bill is quite short, and I would recommend taking a look at it. 

 

Funding would be appropriated from the state for infrastructure improvements, and the exact location of the projects is not stated. Those interested would have to apply, and one must happen in a community of less than 10k and one in a community of more than 10k.

 

Katie 


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On Feb 24, 2016, at 10:45 AM, Blair Enman <benman@enmanengineering.com> wrote:

Katie:

 

Are you testifying in favor or opposed? What is the gist of the testimony? Who is funding these endeavors? What is the expected expense? Will this require more staffing at the state?

 

Are these located in Chittenden County, or are they to be located in the rest of Vermont?

 

Thanks,

 

Blair J. Enman, PE, Founding Partner

 

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From: vtdevelopment-manager@simplelists.com [mailto:vtdevelopment-manager@simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Katie Taylor
Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 10:34 AM
To: vtdevelopment@simplelists.com
Subject: Re: [VT Dev] H702 -- Workforce housing bill

 

All,

 

I will be testifying on this bill tomorrow afternoon on behalf of the Lake Champlain Chamber and GBIC - if there are issues you would like raised, please let me know.

 

Thank you,

Katie 


On Feb 24, 2016, at 10:25 AM, Stephanie Hainley <shainley@whiteandburke.com> wrote:

All,

The House Housing & Military Affairs Committee will be taking testimony tomorrow (Thurs) on H702 -- a bill promoting workforce housing.

"The bill would authorize planning grants, infrastructure funding, and regulatory benefits to support two workforce housing pilot projects to be sited in neighborhood development areas."

http://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Documents/2016/Docs/BILLS/H-0702/H-0702%20As%20Introduced.pdf

If you're interested in testifying, Fred Baser is the sponsor and would have more information.

Stephanie

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