Land use committee presses for clear housing metrics, KPI dashboard and surplus-property strategy

Richmond City land use committee members and city staff agreed at a committee meeting to rework the committee's presentation schedule so that housing presentations consistently report against measurable key performance indicators (KPIs) and to coordinate policy work on surplus property and funding strategies to support affordable housing production.

Committee members said they want presentations that tie projects directly to the city's housing goals, and staff described the metrics and funding constraints they are tracking. Housing department staff told the committee that KPI tracking began in July of the current fiscal year and that all ARPA-funded projects must be under construction and completed by Dec. 31, 2026. "All of our ARPA projects need to be under construction and completed by the end of next year, 12/31/2026," Housing Department staff said.

Why it matters: Committee members said the change will let the public and council see whether the city is meeting production goals and whether policy or funding changes are needed. The committee emphasized that better, consistent reporting will…