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Council and commissioners debate giving EDA housing powers as a way to address local housing shortage
Summary
Consultants suggested exploring whether the EDA should be given HRA powers to support housing assessment and potential projects; council members raised concerns about appointed EDA voting authority, taxpayer tolerance for multifamily housing, and the need for robust market data before incentives are offered.
Consultants proposed that New Prague explore consolidating the Economic Development Authority and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) or otherwise give the EDA housing‑related responsibilities so the city could more readily evaluate housing needs and tools.
The consultant framed the idea as an exploratory option: “Under state statute, you can give EDA’s HRA powers,” the consultant said, adding that the intent would be to assess housing stock and consider tools such as infill, annexation options, or capitalization strategies rather than immediately adopting new programs.
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