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<br /> At the February 28, 2022 joint meeting of Lakewood City Council & Lakewood Board of
<br /> Education, Lakewood City School District Superintendent Niedzwiecki communicated that an
<br /> enrollment study will likely show that Lakewood is losing families due to the rising cost of
<br /> housing. Lakewood celebrates our diversity and welcomes new Americans, people of varying
<br /> incomes, and young families.The current proposed Development includes only one- and two-
<br /> bedroom units, which limits the type of family units that will seek housing here. Council seeks
<br /> to provide attainable housing for families needing 3 or more bedrooms.
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<br /> Universal Design is the design and composition of an environment so that it can be assessed,
<br /> understood and use to the greatest extent possible by all people regardless of their age, size,
<br /> and ability. In line with the work of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA")Task Force,
<br /> Council would like the Development to have as many units and elements designed in line
<br /> with Universal Design as possible, well above the 2% baseline required by ADA. Council would
<br /> like to aim for 90-100% accessible, or quickly able to transition to accessible, with 50% or
<br /> more initially accessible.
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<br /> Families, seniors, and people with disabilities face more obstacles to acquiring affordable
<br /> housing that meets their needs in Lakewood than the population as a whole. This is our
<br /> opportunity to help residents age, grow, and thrive in place.
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<br /> The Term Sheet indicates that the Development will reflect the Community Vision objectives
<br /> such as encouraging the "development of a diverse housing stock that meets the needs of all
<br /> residents including seniors, low/moderate income families, and special needs households,"
<br /> and supporting and creating "affordable housing for a diversity of incomes and lifestyle
<br /> need S.2" Demand for single-family homes in Lakewood currently exceeds supply, which has
<br /> resulted in sky-rocketing home prices and steep competition for nearly every listing. Buyers
<br /> seeking homes are looking for ownership opportunities where they can build wealth and put
<br /> down roots in Lakewood. An equitable solution requires that some of these housing
<br /> opportunities be available for purchase.
<br /> Z Lakewood Community Vision http://vision.onelakewood.com/
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