Why is affordable housing such an important issue in Orange County?

Orange County has one of the worst income disparities of any county in the state, and there is a desperate need for more affordable housing in our community. All the elected boards have made this one of their highest priorities. Many residents understand the need and overwhelmingly approved a $5 million affordable housing bond in 2016 (65.6% approval).

Costs to provide affordable housing in Orange County are high. Costs can be lessened by using county or town-owned property like the Greene Tract. In addition, in order to effectively support the residents of affordable housing, it is vital that it have access to essential housing related services like water and sewer, transit, schools, recreation, and economic opportunities. The Greene Tract scores high on all these metrics.

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1. What is the Greene tract?
2. What are the plans for the Greene Tract?
3. Why is affordable housing such an important issue in Orange County?
4. Why is the county changing the 2002 agreement that called for more of the land to be preserved?
5. What are the next steps?