HomeMy WebLinkAboutComment Received 06-14-2017 - Avila Ranch (General) (Harris)
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From: Adrienne Harris < CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 8:34 AM
To: Advisory Bodies JUN 14 2017
Subject: Planning Commission — Avila Ranch
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Dear SLO Planning Commission,
I'm writing you today to support the development of more projects like Avila Ranch that will create much needed workforce
housing in the city of SLO. I've lived and worked in SLO County for 7 years now (living in rental housing the whole time). I met
my husband here. We started a family here. My husband works in SLO and many of my clients are based in SLO, but we cannot
afford to buy a home in the city of SLO. In fact, most working families cannot. There is a housing shortage for the workforce in
SLO and this creates a ripple effect throughout the entire county, creating affordability issues throughout the surrounding
areas.
I understand that you have received many comments in opposition to new housing projects in SLO. I can understand that some
residents fear change and want to keep open space in the city. Open space is very important. However, affordable housing for
your workforce is incredibly important too. And developments, like Avila Ranch, that are striving for affordability and to
thoughtfully consider community park spaces and open space recreation as part of their projects are the kind of projects we
should be encouraging in SLO.
Of course, it is up to you to ensure that developers deliver on their promises and that the final project is in fact affordable. I
encourage the Planning Commission and the City Council to continue to think of ways to help facilitate smart, mixed-use,
denser development that encourages developers to take on affordable housing projects and create multiple housing options
for residents.
Thank you for your consideration. While working families don't always have the flexibility to attend public meetings to give
verbal public comment, we do care and we do want to see positive change on the housing front.
Kind Regards,
Adrienne
Adrienne Harris Consulting
www.adrienne-harris.com
805-316-0746
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