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

The Orleans Citizens Forum is an unbiased, public service organization dedicated to keeping the residents of Orleans knowledgeable about the issues confronting our Town