This type of policy is often called MPDU for Moderately Prices Dwelling Units or Inclusionary Zoning. An MPDU program could create hundreds of new homes every year that are attainable to people and families who are currently priced out of housing in Anne Arundel County.

Yet despite repeated testimony from affected residents and community leaders this bill was defeated by one vote.

The defeat of these two bills is not the end for us. The fallout of these actions continues to have personal consequences for county residents and our own members.

Leveraging the work of the past months, the Housing Team has set a goal of seeing new housing legislation introduced this spring. This work includes:

• Reaching agreement with stakeholders on the contents of MPDU and Redevelopment legislation to achieve affordable housing.
• Expanding the much-needed education to a broader audience about affordable housing.
• Working with county officials and staff on additional policies required to integrate moderate-cost housing in mixed-use redevelopment projects;
• Reaching out to subject matter experts to define the components needed to
  implement a county-wide affordable housing plan.

Housing Education Series