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Lawmakers and advocates challenge Connecticut Opportunity Map used by CHFA and DOH
Summary
Senator Kathy Austin told the Housing Committee the Connecticut Opportunity Map used by CHFA and other agencies labels about a third of the state as "low opportunity," a classification she disputes and says harms eastern Connecticut's access to state housing grants.
Senator Kathy Austin, who represents parts of eastern Connecticut, told the Housing Committee she has repeatedly raised concerns about the Connecticut Opportunity Map that CHFA and other state agencies rely on to guide housing investments.
"This map identifies, a fully a third of the state as a low opportunity area, which I would dispute on a regular basis," Senator Austin said, adding she has submitted written testimony and tried to engage CHFA for three years about updating the map.
Senator Austin and other speakers said the map was developed or promoted by an outside advocacy group and relies on outdated data and limited metrics. The map, they said, does not account for infrastructure…
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