North Carolina lawmakers have unveiled a new statewide housing plan targeting housing reform and affordability.
Gov. Josh Stein signed executive order No.36 late last month to address housing demands amid rapid population growth. The order seeks to reduce supply shortages in rapidly expanding North Carolina cities, such as Charlotte and Raleigh.
The executive order creates a new Senior Advisor for Housing Policy within the governor’s office; the advisor’s responsibilities will include:
- Streamline interagency cooperation at the state and local level to set housing goals and metrics.
- Consult with private sector and nonprofit leaders to identify best practices and high-impact housing interventions that can be launched.
- Present an initial proposal to the governor within 90 days to track, monitor, and ensure progress toward increased housing availability, and improved affordability outcomes.
The housing order also calls for the existing North Carolina Housing Finance Agency to collaborate with state and local agencies to incorporate new technologies targeting underdeveloped geographic areas to expand housing infrastructure.
The governor also calls for the state Department of Transportation to explore transportation projects to ensure that the new housing initiative connects communities and makes a positive impact on local economies.
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