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42 <br /> 4.Greene Tract(Lang Term) <br /> ounty or thwd party/non profit ownersh0p00 ounty or thwd party/non profit managemenid <br /> Background <br /> • Throughout the process the Mobile Home Work Group discussed the need to locate displaced <br /> mobile home park residents close to their existing communities in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. <br /> Based on results from the survey, existing mobile home park residents prefer to stay within their <br /> existing communities and the Chapel Hill -Carrboro City Schools District.The Work Group <br /> identified the need and significance of locating affordable housing opportunities in Chapel Hill <br /> and Carrboro, but was aware of the financial constraints and costs of purchasing land for <br /> development in the Towns. <br /> Recommendation <br /> • With the goal of retaining displaced mobile home park residents in their community,the Work <br /> Group recommends Orange County,the Town of Chapel Hill,and the Town of Carrboro <br /> elected officials and staff continue to explore affordable housing opportunities on the Greene <br /> Tract,with a focus on displaced mobile home park residents. <br /> o This recommendation would include at least the 18.1 acres previously set aside for <br /> affordable housing in the resolution and concept plan approved by the Chapel Hill Town <br /> Council in 2002. <br /> o The recommendation may incorporate additional affordable housing goals and <br /> objectives and allow for a mix of housing types including multifamily, townhomes, <br /> cottage homes, modular units, mobile homes, and stick built construction. <br /> o If this process is pursued, County funds allocated for mobile home parks may be put <br /> towards infrastructure improvements, site preparation, construction, and/or housing. <br /> This recommendation would result in permanent affordable housing in a key location <br /> with access to public transit, education, employment, and goods and services. <br /> o The county shall explore opportunities for non-profit or third party ownership, <br /> development, and management in the immediate future.This may require the County <br /> to initiate a Request for Proposal (RFP) process, similar to the RFPs initiated for the 2016 <br /> Affordable Housing Bond Funds. <br /> Potential Funding Source: Funds allocated by the BOCC for land banking opportunities. <br /> Outcome <br /> • Orange County, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro elected officials and staff continue efforts currently <br /> underway regarding the development of affordable housing on the Greene Tract,with a focus <br /> on displaced mobile home park residents. Pursuing this recommendation would allow for <br /> potentially displaced residents to remain in their community. <br /> If the Board of County Commissioners endorses the recommendations,staff will proceed with <br /> planning discussions and efforts for the Greene Tract with a focus on providing affordable housing <br /> options for mobile home park residents facing displacement in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. <br /> Mitigate Displacement Preserve Existing Stock ✓ Increase Supply <br />