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HI SR56
Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges state entities administering affordable, reserved, and workforce housing programs to prioritize applicants who work within 25 miles of the housing development they are applying for.
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Identifies benefits of workers living near their workplace, including reduced traffic accidents, lower transportation costs, decreased commute stress, reduced pollution, and improved productivity and work-life balance.
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Notes that mixed-use development supporting local living and working promotes economic development of restaurants, shops, and small businesses in the area.
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Directs transmission of certified copies to the Directors of Human Services and Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Chairpersons of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Hawaii Community Development Authority, and Hawaii Public Housing Authority.
Legislative Description
Urging State Entities To Give Consideration To Applicants Who Work Within Twenty-five Miles Of The Housing Applied For Under Affordable, Reserved, And Workforce Housing Programs.
Affordable Housing
Last Action
Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
3/27/2019