Resolution establishing the Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board
The Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board (HHCAB) was established by a City Council resolution approved unanimously (6-0) on July 23, 2024, as part of the consent agenda. 2 separate matters touch this resolution; each has its own status.
The Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan is one of four Activity Center Small Area Plans developed by the City of Fairfax, covering redevelopment and transportation vision for the Fairfax Circle area. Plan development began in Spring 2023.
- Discussion of Next Steps
The resolution was cited as the authority directing the HHCAB to work on the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan, including the action item on establishing housing targets; it was confirmed that no other department or advisory body has been specifically tasked with developing affordable housing targets.
The City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan is the city's primary long-range land use and policy document, guiding development, housing, transportation, and related decisions. A five-year review process culminated on October 8, 2024, when City Council unanimously adopted Resolution R-24-30 approving the updated plan dated September 27, 2024.
- Discussion of Next Steps
The resolution was cited as the authority directing the HHCAB to work on the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan, including the action item on establishing housing targets; it was confirmed that no other department or advisory body has been specifically tasked with developing affordable housing targets.
- Consideration of a resolution establishing the Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board
The resolution establishing the Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board was approved unanimously as part of the consent agenda.
passedApprove resolution establishing the Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board.✓ Bates✓ Doyle Feingold✓ Greenfield✓ Lim✓ Ross✓ Stehle
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The resolution was one of the recommendations of the Homelessness Task Force. The HHCAB serves as the authority directing body for development of an Affordable Housing Strategic Plan, and it has been confirmed that no other city department or advisory body has been specifically tasked with developing affordable housing targets. By March 2026, the HHCAB's Strategy Team was actively working on housing goals and targets, with a follow-up meeting scheduled for March 24, 2026.