Public Invited to Comment on Town’s Draft Housing Production Plan
Photo: amherstma.gov
Source: amherstma.gov
Members of the public are invited to offer feedback on the final draft of the Town of Amherst Housing Production Plan. Public comments can be submitted online through Sunday, June 1.
The Town of Amherst is updating its Housing Production Plan (HPP) which will chart a path toward addressing the affordable housing needs of low- and moderate-income people in Amherst. The HPP, last updated in 2013, includes data about who needs housing and what options currently exist, identifies goals for different housing types, and names strategies Amherst might pursue to strengthen affordable housing opportunities.
There have been numerous opportunities for the public to weigh in on various aspects of the plan, including community forums, interviews, surveys, and meetings of public bodies. The draft HPP was developed based on this community input as well as demographic, housing, and market research. The community is now invited to view the draft plan and submit public comments online through Sunday, June 1.
The draft HPP is currently being considered by the Planning Board with a vote expected in June after the close of public comment. Should the Planning Board vote in favor of the plan, the Town Council will consider it in late June or July.