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Tri-city housing reports: consultants find gaps in supply, persistent affordability and recommend targeted actions
Summary
Points Consulting and Mosaic presented a housing needs assessment and an analysis of impediments to fair housing for Moline and partner cities; consultants recommended a mix of targeted CDBG-funded programs, land-bank acceleration, community land trust strategies and zoning/permit reforms to expand affordable and diverse housing supply.
City staff and consultants presented two HUD-required reports Tuesday that will feed the city’s next five-year Consolidated Plan: a housing needs assessment by Points Consulting and an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice conducted with Mosaic Community Planning. The council was not asked for action; staff said final reports would be posted for a 30-day public comment period and returned to council for the consolidated-plan schedule.
Why it matters: As a CDBG entitlement jurisdiction, Moline must show HUD how it will target community development resources. Consultants identified supply gaps, concentrated areas of housing problems, and barriers that disproportionately affect households of color and other underserved populations. Their recommendations are intended to inform how the city allocates CDBG and other housing dollars over the coming five years.
Key findings and recommendations: - Two complementary studies: Points Consulting delivered a housing needs assessment (supply-demand balance, permit trends, and community survey) and Mosaic delivered an Analysis of Impediments…
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