Title
Achievable Housing-Strategic Initiative 6.2
Explanation
This item Achievable Housing-Strategic Initiative 6.2 was created to consolidate the housing items with the purpose of advancing Strategic Initiative 6.2: Ensure the quality and broad distribution of affordable housing throughout the City.
At the February 4, 2015 Community Development Committee meeting Chair Carter expressed an interest in contacting Pierce Jones, Ph.D at the University of Florida to invite Dr. Jones to present a housing presentation at the next Committee meeting on March 4, 2015.
Dr. Jones is the Extension Program Leader for Energy Programs. He leads the development and delivery of educational programs and products related to energy and resource-efficient community development with emphasis on housing. These programs and products include targeted continuing education courses for licensed builders, architects, engineers, landscape architects, interior designers and others. Topical areas covered in these programs and products include energy efficiency; water conservation and quality; termite control and prevention; windstorm mitigation; resource efficient landscaping; indoor air quality; and other topics. He also directs the recently established Program for Resources Efficient Communities, an interdisciplinary group that promotes the adoption of "best design, construction, and management practices" in new residential master planned developments.
Fiscal note
None.
Recommendation
The Community Development Committee will hear a presentation from guest speaker Dr. Pierce Jones on the subject of housing and consider any appropriate action.