Reference Number 0000341167 The desired outcomes of the Housing Needs Assessment include, in no particular order: An inventory of existing conditions and range of residential units in the Town of Bennett and a review and summary of pertinent background information;
Updated demographic, economic, housing inventory characteristics and occupancies for the Town of Bennett;
Housing needs for the existing and anticipated workforce not currently being supplied by the market;
Evaluation of the Town of Bennett Comprehensive Plan 2021 and the Community Development Strategic Plan relative to present-day housing needs;
Evaluation of existing density levels and the potential for densifying with affordable and or attainable housing;
Identify an appropriate mixture of residential unit types;
Suggest suitable locations within the Town of Bennett for affordable and or attainable housing;
Conducting inclusive and diverse public engagement of the Bennett community;
Proposing tools, strategies, and recommendations for developing affordable housing that meets the needs of our community and for preserving the existing stock of moderately-priced housing units;
Proposing regulatory changes that will incentivize private developers to build affordable housing;
Suggestions of strategies for the creation and implementation of housing programs and development of properties to meet the gaps identified in the study;
Identification of potential revenue funding sources for operational subsidies for housing programs and revenue stream for the production of units to meet area's unmet housing needs. Purchase Type Term: 03/01/2024 - 10/22/2024 All technical inquiries regarding this RFP shall be made in writing to Greg Thompson, gthompson@bennett.co.us no later than five (5) days before Proposals are due. Non-technical inquiries may be directed to Denise Taylor, dtaylor@bennett.co.us.
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