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On May 13 there was a public hearing before the Planning Commission on the Equitable Housing Strategic Plan. This recap will explain why this was a historic meeting for addressing inequity in Wilsonville, and prepare you for action at City Council on June 15.
The purpose of this article is to help you understand the importance of the draft Equitable Housing Strategic Plan, and where action is needed to address equity gaps, before it goes to Wilsonville’s Planning Commission and City Council.
Click here to jump to part 2 if you want to read about equity gaps.
On March 2, 2020, City Council held their first work session since October 21 (read recap) to discuss actions on the Equitable Housing Strategic Plan (starts on page 42 of 174). Work sessions are important because they are where options are determined for the public hearings and vote.
My main takeaway from this work session Council is still searching for what equity needs they want to address and will take their time to finalize the Equitable Housing Strategic Plan.
What is the Wilsonville doing to achieve an equitable housing future?
To address Wilsonville’s greatest civil rights issue, drastically rising housing prices, Wilsonville City Council is nearing the completion of an Equitable Housing Strategic Plan. The third and final meeting of the Equitable Housing Task Force, comprised of technical experts and community members, met on January 29.
This is an important time because the City of Wilsonville will be taking a stronger role – necessary in my opinion – to address housing needs. The measures to monitor progress are a crucial element in disrupting structural racism that is inherent in the current system.
