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Dear Editor,
I would like to thank the Affordable Housing Committee for the thoughtful and well-executed workshop held Tuesday evening at the Lapham Center. Approximately 80 residents attended, reflecting a strong level of community interest in this important issue.
The discussion was both informative and constructive, with residents engaging in meaningful dialogue around the trade-offs associated with where and how additional affordable housing might be developed in New Canaan. It is clear that the Committee has invested significant time and effort over the past several years to better understand these issues and bring the community into the conversation. Their work deserves our appreciation.
Looking ahead, our town will face difficult decisions regarding affordable housing. These decisions will require a clear understanding of the implications and trade-offs involved, as well as a willingness to engage thoughtfully with differing perspectives.
I strongly encourage all residents to stay informed and to participate in upcoming discussions. The more broadly and constructively we engage as a community, the more likely we are to reach outcomes that reflect our shared values and priorities.
Thank you again to the Committee for its continued leadership and dedication to this effort.
Sincerely,
Scott Hobbs
Thank you Scott for the kind words.
The workshop was a great opportunity for the Affordable Housing Committee to receive important feedback from the community on potential options for our next town-controlled affordable housing development.
For those who were unable to attend, we have posted both a brief survey and the materials presented at the recent Affordable Housing Workshop on May 19th on the Affordable Housing Committee page on the town website.
We encourage everyone to complete the survey. As Scott noted, we need your feedback to guide our process and produce results that reflect our shared values and priorities.
Thank you, Scott. And as always, thank you for your tireless work on affordable housing in our town.