Affordable Housing Subcommittee

transparent_house-home-clip-artThe Town of Westbrook is preparing a housing plan for the community. This housing plan is recommended in the proposed 2021 Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) and is required by the Connecticut General Statutes (CGS Section 8-30j).

The overall goal of the Affordable Housing Subcommittee is addressing the changing housing needs and promoting diverse housing opportunities as priorities for the Town of Westbrook. 

People’s housing needs and desires change over the course of their lives and providing for a diverse mix of housing helps ensure that people of all ages and characteristics will be able to find housing in Westbrook to meet their needs.

Meetings

The first meeting to be held:

  • 7 p.m.
  • Thursday - March 4th
  • VIA Zoom

All meetings are open to the public.

Future meeting dates will be scheduled by the Subcommittee at its March 4, 2021 meeting.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following meetings and can always be viewed in the Planning, Zoning and Development Office.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

Affordable Housing Subcommittee

Elizabeth Carpenter
 Linda Nolf
James Crawford Marilyn Ozols
William Neale
Kate Sullivan


Plan & Update Process

At this time, it is anticipated the process will include the following:

Inventory and Assessment

1. Present relevant housing demand / supply data

2. Evaluate housing needs / issues and identify impediments to housing choice and diversity

Strategies

3. Evaluate possible strategies to address issues

Community Input

4. Seek community input on housing needs and possible strategies

Adopt Plan

5. Prepare housing plan and seek additional community input be-fore reviewing / refining / adopting the Housing Plan

More Information

We are interested in all your ideas and feedback.  

feedback

To learn more, contact the Town Planning, Zoning & Development Coordinator at 860-399-3041, ext. 1130 or email Eric Knapp.

Reference Documents

  1. Endorsed POCD For PC 021021 RFS