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Act on building regulation recommendations outlined in the Accelerating Iowa
City's Climate Actions Report; including the successful launch and execution of
climate action incentive programs for both existing and new buildings across
multiple sectors of the economy. TIF energy efficency incentives, energy
FY23-25
standards for height and density bonuses, and a climate action building permit
Substaintial Progress/
rebate program.
Completed
Revamp the neighborhood PIN grant program and evaluate discretionary
FY23-25
SubstaintialProgress/
funding for district/neighborhood grassroots projects.
Completed
Advance prioritized recommendations in the 2022 Affordable Housing Action
Plan. Work with partners to undertake significant -scale affordable housing
FY23-28
Substaintial Progress/
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efforts.
Completed
Explore pilot housing projects utilizing tiny homes, 3D printed homes,
prefabricated or manufactured homes, net -zero homes,and other innovative
options. innovative housing projects leveraging partnerships with public,
private and non-profit agencies. Develop a business and financial strategy for
FY24-28
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bolstering the number of publicly owned housing units across all geographic
regions of the community, especially in areas of high opportunity.
Underway
Bolster financial support for homeless services and evaluate shifting towards a
Respond to the growing homelessness challenges in collaboration with non-
profit partners through enhanced street outreach partnerships, data -informed
FY25-28
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strategies to reduce chronic homelessness, and continued exploration of a
Underway
Explore legal steps to discourage or prevent bad faith and predatory property
Preliminary
investors.
FY23-24
Planning/Discussion
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With receipt of the 2024 federal PRO -Housing grant, initiate a Comprehensive
Plan update and subsequent Zoning Code review update to more broady
incorporate form based principles with emphasis on growth areas first and
infill area next that responds to the housing crisis through expanded missing
FY24-28
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middle housing allowances, minimum density requirements, and streamlined
approval processes aimed at increasing supply of all housing types.
Preliminary
Planning/Discussion
Expand the South District Homeownership Program to other targeted
neighborhoods and consider allowing relocation assistance to expedite
completion.
FY26-28
Preliminary
Planning/Discussion
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Provide all residents with engaging public open space within a 15-minute walk
or bike ride by strategically executing agreements with local schools or other
partners through continued reinvestment in existing parks and the expansion
FY2623-28
preliminary
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of trails and parks to new and emerging neighborhoods.
Planning/Discussion
Seek out and approve residential TIF applications for infrastructure when the
project provides community benefit such as permanent affordable housing,
expansive public open space, or advancement toward stated climate action
FY24-2526
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goals. Consider a standard application of residential TIF for all new annexations
to meet permanent affordable housing goals.
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