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Building our Future: A Community Housing Workshop Series, Workshop 1 - Where are we now?
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Presenter:
Lynn Pace, Sandy City Attorney (Moderator)
Shane Pace, Sandy City CAO
Steve Waldrip, Senior Advisor to the Governor for Housing Strategy and Innovation
Shawn Teigen, President of the Utah Foundation
Jake Warner, Sandy City Long Range Planning Manager
Kasey Dunlavy, Sandy City Economic Development Director
Rob Sant, Sandy City Deputy Economic Development Director
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Description/Background:
Please review the attached memorandum.
Our community is at a critical juncture regarding housing. Addressing the diverse and evolving housing needs of our residents is paramount to fostering sustainable growth, economic vitality, and overall quality of life. This memo outlines a series of 4-5 focused workshops designed to allow the council and mayor to collaboratively identify, prioritize, and strategize solutions for our housing challenges. By engaging internal stakeholders and leveraging expert insights, we aim to develop a robust, actionable plan that will guide our efforts in creating more affordable and accessible housing options for everyone in our community.
The purpose of the first workshop is to ensure that the council, mayor, and key staff all have a shared understanding of the existing conditions surrounding housing both in Utah and in Sandy City. Workshop One is intended to be primarily educational in nature. Participants should plan on listening and asking clarifying questions.
Further action to be taken:
Additional workshops will be held on this topic throughout the remainder of 2025.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
The first and second workshops are primarily educational in nature, and little action will be necessary. Workshops 3-5 will require robust participation from the council members and the mayor.