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Cordova council creates Housing Acceleration Committee to advise on housing strategy
Summary
Council adopted Resolution 03-26-10 to form a Housing Acceleration Committee charged with recommending strategies to increase housing stock; members said the group should examine incentives, derelict properties and partnerships with developers.
The Cordova City Council on March 4 unanimously adopted Resolution 03‑26‑10 to establish a Housing Acceleration Committee to advise the council on strategies to increase local housing stock.
A council member who moved the resolution described the committee as a mechanism to consider incentives for different types of development and to gather builders, lenders and community stakeholders for practical ideas. Proponents suggested the committee should also study derelict and vacant buildings to identify near‑term opportunities for reuse.
Council discussion stressed the need for a mix of community voices on the committee — developers, contractors, lenders and local residents — and for the city to leverage model approaches from other municipalities. One council member referenced a “developer’s kit” used elsewhere as an example of a replicable tool the committee might adapt.
The motion was moved and seconded, members spoke in favor, and the resolution carried by voice vote. Council did not specify an exact membership roster at the meeting; staff were asked to advertise interest and return a draft structure for future consideration.
What happens next: Staff will advertise committee openings and return with a draft membership and scope for council review.
