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Task Force calls for displacement reviews, tracking dashboard, and preservation incentives
Summary
PCHTF recommends mandatory displacement reviews on major projects, a monthly eviction early‑warning dashboard, rehabilitation incentives (rehab ≈ $75,000/unit vs. new ≈ $400,000+/unit), and landlord repair grants to preserve existing affordable housing.
The Task Force recommends that the Village require displacement impact analyses for major residential projects and consider mitigation measures such as relocation planning or return rights. The report proposes establishing or amending mitigation funds to assist residents displaced by redevelopment and urges creating a monthly eviction early‑warning dashboard to track filings and rent spikes so staff and partners can intervene earlier.
Preservation is emphasized as cost‑effective: the report cites typical rehabilitation costs around $75,000 per unit compared with new construction frequently exceeding $400,000 per unit in the region and describes Westchester examples where preservation stretched public dollars. The Task Force also recommends expanding landlord repair assistance programs (e.g., Westchester LTAP offering up to $25,000/unit for small property owners who keep units affordable) and centralizing bilingual program information.
