93rd Arizona Town Hall

Housing Arizona

November 2-5, 2008

A diverse group of people from around Arizona came together to build this beginning point  for supporting, improving, and ensuring continued quality of life through housing in Arizona.  The 93rd Arizona Town Hall recommends that immediate steps be taken to advance this agenda.

Arizona’s plan should include the following elements:

• Develop a comprehensive, statewide housing plan.
• Public relations campaign to educate public about issues and solutions.
• Support and implement financial literacy education.
• Get local governments to better zone for density, mixed-use & mixed-cost. 
• Form bipartisan legislative committee to address housing collapse.
• Create more incentives for mixed-use and mixed-income housing.
• Implement strategies to develop more diversified economy.
• Adopt regulations for mortgage standards & underwriting.
• Develop diverse cadre of experts to inform statewide commission.
• Pursue funding sources as outlined in Town Hall report.

Click here to download the Recommendations.

Download the complete background report by clicking here.

See an eight-page summary of key facts and recommendations entitled Improving the Availability and Quality of Housing for All Arizonans.

Read the community discussion summary statements from the Community Outreach Programs following the 93rd Town Hall (Housing Arizona) by clicking here.