Conduct a housing needs assessment every five years to analyze the existing housing supply and demand and project future needs.
Based on the housing needs assessment, develop a housing action plan to determine the appropriate strategies to address gaps.
Utilizing the city’s existing Housing Taskforce, develop and publish a survey for developers, current homeowners, prospective homeowners, and renters, respectively, to assess their housing-related challenges.
Collaborate with the West Monroe Housing Authority to develop a comprehensive guide for housing-related programs and resources for developers, prospective homeowners, current homeowners, renters, and homeless individuals.
Under certain conditions, allow for the diversification of housing types in select single-family districts to increase density and offer a wider range of residential options.
Improve city-owned land to encourage new residential development.
Identify and acquire public and/or private funding to capitalize a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) to encourage developers to build new housing units and residents to rehabilitate existing units.
Collaborate with the West Monroe Housing Authority and local lending institutions to establish and offer home ownership resources for current and future residents.
Develop a webpage for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) related to residential zoning.
Develop and publish an interactive map online with residential districts and their corresponding zoning regulations.
Host an open house for residents every quarter or semiannually to provide an overview of the existing zoning ordinance, answer related questions, and solicit input for future improvements.
Leverage the cultural district program to catalyze investment, revitalization, and preservation of eligible structures.
Adequately staff and sustain West Monroe Police Department’s “Community Police” unit to foster positive relationships with residents and businesses.
Continue offering the Citizen’s Police Academy, with expanded outreach to historically marginalized groups.
Within the city’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), ensure public infrastructure and related facilities are accounted for in areas that are anticipated to support future residential development and growth.