To: Sheldon Silverman, Chair, Northbrook Plan Commission, and Sandra Frum, President, Village of Northbrook
As Northbrook residents and business leaders, we urge the Village of Northbrook to make increasing the supply of affordable housing and promoting a diverse housing stock stated goals in the Village’s Comprehensive Plan.
We have a unique opportunity to encourage our local officials to begin now to implement its own Affordable Housing Plan (adopted in 2005 and on-line at http://www.northbrook.il.us/Government/Departments/Planning/documents/Affordable%20Housing%20Plan.pdf) in a way that best meets the needs of Northbrook.
Housing prices have far outstripped wage increases in Northbrook, and what few lower-cost units existed have been torn down. Many of us could not afford to buy our own homes today, and we have neighbors who are leaving Northbrook because they simply do not have the wherewithal to stay. Moreover, as the Village notes, the number of residents over age 65 has more than doubled making affordable and accessible housing for this population “critical.” The Northbrook Chamber of Commerce has recognized housing as a serious issue for employee retention. The economic diversity of our community is increasingly difficult to maintain.
Providing for housing at all price points offers a solution to a dire housing shortage affecting teachers, police officers, firefighters, government workers, service providers, people with disabilities, long-time elderly residents, young working families and others in our community. Creative use of existing housing stock is also an efficient and low-cost way to promote living affordably and close to family or work, such as through shared housing (Homesharing) and permitting accessory living units.
We believe that Northbrook is rich, not because of the size of its citizens’ stock portfolios but because of the quality and character of those who live and work here.
We all share a love of Northbrook and it is our responsibility as citizens to take an active interest in building a diverse and open community.
Updates
February 17, 2010
I have spent this week reviewing the 2005 Affordable Housing Plan to better understand how current leadership intends to bridge the gap between policy and reality. The accounts of residents who have already been forced to relocate are a sobering reminder of the urgency behind this initiative.
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About time! rent is crazy here and teachers and first responders are basically getting priced out.
My kids grew up here and now they cant afford to live in the town they love. things have to change.
YES. make it reachable for everyone not just the wealthy. so tired of seeing all these huge mansions replacing everything else.
Diverse housing is good for the local economy. lets make this happen.
Keep northbrook accessible. affordable housing is a must.
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To: Sheldon Silverman, Chair, Northbrook Plan Commission, and Sandra Frum, President, Village of Northbrook
As Northbrook residents and business leaders, we urge the Village of Northbrook to make increasing the supply of affordable housing and promoting a diverse housing stock stated goals in the Village’s Comprehensive Plan.
We have a unique opportunity to encourage our local officials to begin now to implement its own Affordable Housing Plan (adopted in 2005 and on-line at http://www.northbrook.il.us/Government/Departments/Planning/documents/Affordable%20Housing%20Plan.pdf) in a way that best meets the needs of Northbrook.
Housing prices have far outstripped wage increases in Northbrook, and what few lower-cost units existed have been torn down. Many of us could not afford to buy our own homes today, and we have neighbors who are leaving Northbrook because they simply do not have the wherewithal to stay. Moreover, as the Village notes, the number of residents over age 65 has more than doubled making affordable and accessible housing for this population “critical.” The Northbrook Chamber of Commerce has recognized housing as a serious issue for employee retention. The economic diversity of our community is increasingly difficult to maintain.
Providing for housing at all price points offers a solution to a dire housing shortage affecting teachers, police officers, firefighters, government workers, service providers, people with disabilities, long-time elderly residents, young working families and others in our community. Creative use of existing housing stock is also an efficient and low-cost way to promote living affordably and close to family or work, such as through shared housing (Homesharing) and permitting accessory living units.
We believe that Northbrook is rich, not because of the size of its citizens’ stock portfolios but because of the quality and character of those who live and work here.
We all share a love of Northbrook and it is our responsibility as citizens to take an active interest in building a diverse and open community.
Updates
February 17, 2010
I have spent this week reviewing the 2005 Affordable Housing Plan to better understand how current leadership intends to bridge the gap between policy and reality. The accounts of residents who have already been forced to relocate are a sobering reminder of the urgency behind this initiative.
6 Comments
Northbrook is getting way too expensive for regular working families. we need more options now.
About time! rent is crazy here and teachers and first responders are basically getting priced out.
My kids grew up here and now they cant afford to live in the town they love. things have to change.
YES. make it reachable for everyone not just the wealthy. so tired of seeing all these huge mansions replacing everything else.
Diverse housing is good for the local economy. lets make this happen.
Keep northbrook accessible. affordable housing is a must.
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Northbrook is getting way too expensive for regular working families. we need more options now.