Discover how urban communities are creating affordable housing solutions, fostering inclusivity and economic diversity.
Paving the Way for Affordable Housing in Urban Communities
Devin Howland is the Director of Economic Vitality for Fayetteville, Arkansas. The city’s department focuses on economic mobility and equity through workforce development, small business growth, and support. Devin oversees and manages the municipality’s economic development efforts in his role.
Before working for the City of Fayetteville, he served as the Economic Developer for the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, where he led recovery efforts following a tornado. Devin is also a certified economic developer with the International Economic Development Council.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
Devin Howland talks about the housing market in Fayetteville, Arkansas
How Fayetteville’s government facilitates housing and economic development
What are the tax rates in Fayetteville, and how do they impact development efforts?
Devin explains the city’s high-density housing plans
How are other cities creating affordable housing?
The importance of prioritizing infrastructure growth
Fayetteville’s annual inbound population
In this episode…
Real estate prices are rising, and affordable housing is becoming scarce, especially among first-time home buyers and low-income families in urban cities. So, how are cities addressing this pressing issue, and what can you glean from their efforts?
Fayetteville, Arkansas, is considered one of the fastest-growing cities and has been named one of the best places to live in the country. The economic department has executed high-density housing projects in areas with notable growth potential to maintain this status. However, this requires extensive planning and resource analysis. Therefore, the city has prioritized each development endeavor, from infrastructure maintenance to transportation, to ensure sufficient funds. Other cities, such as Denver, Colorado, and Austin, Texas, have utilized density bonuses to increase affordable housing units in designated areas.
In today’s episode of The Same Day Podcast, Mat Zalk hosts Devin Howland, Director of Economic Vitality for Fayetteville, Arkansas, to address housing disparities and economic development. Devin talks about how Fayetteville’s government facilitates housing and economic development, how the city’s tax rates impact development, and the importance of prioritizing infrastructure growth.
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