DATE:
August 27, 2024
14
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
RECEIVE THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO HOUSING BLUEPRINT AND NOTICE OF EXEMPTION (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
The San Diego region is facing a severe housing shortage, with rising housing costs making affordable housing unattainable for many residents, including those at risk of homelessness. Despite efforts, housing production rates in the San Diego region have not kept pace with population growth and demand. On December 13, 2022 (30), the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) held the Let's Talk Housing Workshop to address this crisis. The workshop resulted in the adoption of the Draft Housing Blueprint, a strategy document to guide the County of San Diego's (County) response. The Board directed the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to engage with the community and stakeholders to refine the Draft Housing Blueprint and authorized the selection of a consultant to analyze, formulate, and provide further recommendations. LeSar Development Consultants (LDC) was selected and has been collaborating with County staff, stakeholders, and the community to enhance the Draft Housing Blueprint.
The Housing Blueprint is a broad policy document structured around five essential policy goals, known as the 5 Ps: Promote Equity, Inclusion, and Sustainability; Produce Housing for All; Preserve Vulnerable Housing; Protect Tenants; and Prevent Displacement. These goals focus on addressing the root causes of the housing crisis by developing a comprehensive and equitable housing strategy that includes strategies that are regional in nature and ones specific to the County's responsibilities related to the Housing Authority jurisdiction and land use in unincorporated communities. As a result of community engagement, research and assessments, a set of eight strategies were developed that form the policy priorities of the Housing Blueprint. These strategies are categorized into two themes: Systems Changes a...
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