The outcome is anyone s guess. Local governments will have at least two years to update master programs. State funding for local compliance may or may not materialize. Water-dependent uses, public access, and shoreline buffers are all goals, but the first two conflict with the third. Yet the new guidelines are much longer than the old.
ARCH promotes affordability on many fronts.
They help jurisdictions relax regulatory obstacles, such as those hindering accessory dwelling units. They put incentives in place, such as density bonuses for projects that include affordable housing. They use public or non-profit money to underwrite affordable units. They reduce the developer s risk by working out governmental details. While discussions of housing affordability tend to be statistical, Art Sullivan also spoke of putting a human face on the issue.