Fairfax Co. makes progress toward affordable housing goals – WTOP

Fairfax County Progress Towards Affordable Housing Goal

Fairfax County is making significant progress towards its goal of creating at least 10,000 affordable homes by 2034.

Current Progress

During a recent Board of Supervisors Housing Committee meeting, Tom Fleetwood, director of the county’s Department of Housing and Community Development, reported that the county is approaching 35% of its affordable housing goal with approximately 10 years remaining.

Definition of Affordable Home

According to the county’s definition, an affordable home means that a resident would have enough money to cover housing expenses and still have remaining funds for other needs, such as food, clothes, or medical bills.

Current Accomplishments

Since 2020, Fairfax County has produced 1,149 new affordable housing units in various areas.

• Over 1,400 new units are currently under construction.
• Approximately 1,000 units are in the predevelopment pipeline.
• The county has over 600 units in its conceptual pipeline.

One of the latest examples of new affordable housing is the redevelopment of a nearly 11-acre property near George Mason University’s campus. The property, known as One University, now features 240 affordable housing units for families and seniors. These units are available to individuals earning up to 60% of the area median income.

Importance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The progress made by Fairfax County aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. The SDGs aim to ensure access to safe, affordable, and sustainable housing for all individuals and communities.

Future Challenges

While the county is proud of its progress, there is still a significant amount of work ahead to achieve the affordable housing goal. The county acknowledges the complexity and effort required to make each affordable housing project a reality.

Tracking Progress

Fairfax County has developed an affordable housing dashboard to monitor and track its progress towards the goal of creating 10,000 affordable homes by 2034.

Conclusion

Fairfax County is committed to providing affordable housing options for its residents. The county’s progress towards its goal of creating 10,000 affordable homes by 2034 demonstrates its dedication to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ensuring access to safe and sustainable housing for all.

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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

1. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

   • Target 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums.
   • Target 11.3: By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated, and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries.

   The article discusses Fairfax County’s goal of creating affordable homes, which aligns with SDG 11’s focus on sustainable cities and communities. The county aims to provide access to adequate and affordable housing, as well as promote inclusive and sustainable urbanization.

   The specific targets under SDG 11 that can be identified based on the article’s content are Target 11.1 and Target 11.3.

   The indicators mentioned in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets include the number of affordable housing units produced, the percentage of the goal achieved, and the number of units in different stages of development (finished, under construction, in the pipeline).

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

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