Orleans Citizens Forum
Thursday, November 19, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
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The availability and cost of housing is a problem for many people throughout the United States.
In Orleans, many residents are experiencing a housing crisis, and others cannot afford to move here.
- Teachers should be able to find reasonable cost housing near our schools
- First responders must be able to live and work within the required perimeter of their stations
- Seniors looking to downsize and stay in town may be priced out of the market
- Seniors should be able to have their children stay or move near them and help with their care
- We need to provide housing for tradespeople, waitstaff, retailers and others who serve the community
We have assembled a great panel to bring us up to date on the challenges facing us and the solutions being worked on. The panel and discussion will include:
Nancy Renn, Affordable Housing Committee Chair
– Housing needs, Housing Survey
– Integration of housing and community
Alan McClennen, Affordable Housing Trust Chair
– Existing and potential housing projects
– Financing options for housing
George Meservey, Director of Planning and Community Development, Town of Orleans
– Opportunities for housing development
– Zoning and sewer changes affect on housing
Andrea Aldana, Director of Housing Advocacy, Community Development Partnership (CDP)
– Lower Cape perspective on housing needs
– CDP housing programs
Please attend to discuss a topic vital to the future of Orleans
The Orleans Citizens Forum is an unbiased, public service organization dedicated to keeping the residents of Orleans knowledgeable about the issues confronting our Town