Community Conversation Toolkit - Final Strategies 7.18.19

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ABOUT THE STRATEGIC

HOUSING ACTION PLAN

Wha t i s t he S t r a teg i c Hous i ng Ac t i on P l an? The Housing Action Plan represents a synthesis of the work of the Workforce Housing Task Force over the last 9 months to better understand housing in San Marcos and propose solutions to address the challenges faced by working families in San Marcos. The draft of the Strategic Housing Action Plan was released on June 17, 2019.

Wha t ' s i n t he Dr a f t ?

Why c r ea te a Hous i ng Ac t i on P l an?

The Housing Action Plan provides a framework for getting things done to address housing. It provides City Council with a consolidated document on steps and actions to help address housing affordability. It incorporates community and stakeholder input, and guidance from City Council to ensure the document reflects San Marcos' needs.

Op p o r t u n i t i e s a summary of the SMTX 4 All Initiative, public input, our key housing needs, and goals, strategies, and actions needed to meaningfully address this challenge. The initial draft represents a place to start in identifying solutions to this complex challenge. In the draft, you'll f ind

Wha t ' s Nex t ?

How wi l l t he p l an be imp l emen ted?

Now that the Draft is available, we are asking the community for feedback on the document. The Task Force will use this feedback to ref ine the document and present a f inal draft in August/September for City Council consideration. This Community Conversation Toolkit is a summary of the Draft Action Plan. You can also access the full Action Plan and comment on the document at: www.sanmarcos.konveio.com

3 -Yea r Imp l emen t a t i on P l an

Addressing housing will be an on-going process in our community, but key action items have been identif ied to begin addressing the most pressing needs immediately. These action items were selected to focus limited resources to provide the greatest benef it.