Housing authority urges simple, predictable local pathway to attract developers
Rob Frederick's of the Housing Authority told the joint meeting the Better Buildings pilot must be easier, faster and more predictable than the state density bonus law or developers will choose the state path; he recommended firm timelines, consolidated comments and extending improvements citywide.
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Rob Frederick's, executive director and CEO of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara, opened public comment in favor of the Pathways to Yes initiative but cautioned the Better Buildings program will fail if it does not provide a clearer, quicker alternative to the state density bonus law. "For the Better Buildings program to succeed it must offer developers a pathway that is easier, faster and more predictable than the state bonus density law," he told council and commissioners.
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