1. Housing Needs & Opportunities Assessment
Use existing demographic & housing data to determine target inventory.
Develop a real-time map of available properties suitable for affordable & workforce housing.
Track expiring deed-restricted units to prevent conversion to market rate.
2. Urban Development Strategy
Create a Sonoma Valley-wide master plan integrating:
Climate resilience
Public safety & circulation improvements
Green-blue infrastructure
15-minute neighborhoods to reduce commute burdens
3. Housing Production & Preservation Goals
Develop a 5-year housing production & preservation strategy targeting both low-income, moderate-income and above moderate income (missing middle) housing.
Facilitate the acquisition of properties for affordable housing before they are lost to market forces.
Identify barriers to development (zoning, financing, permitting) and advocate for solutions.
4. Stakeholder Coordination & Public Engagement
Actively lead partnerships with housing developers, private sector partners, and municipalities.
Build trust across the Sonoma Valley community, community-based organizations, donors, investors, and policymakers.
5. Funding & Investment Strategies
Create dedicated funding sources (e.g., public bonds, philanthropic funds, corporate investment).
Implement public-private partnerships and leverage existing state & federal housing programs.
Establish a land banking strategy to acquire and hold sites for future housing development.
Work with existing funding sources for identified development projects.
Explore tax increment financing, potentially in concert with Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District under consideration by Sonoma County.