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14 <br /> Page 2 of 2 Jeff Scott <br /> Affordable Housing Advisory Board <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> As an architect, affordable housing is always a critical topic of concern. I practiced in residential <br /> architecture at the beginning of my career. I have also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity in <br /> Charlotte, Asheville, and Raleigh/Durham. My previous experience working with general <br /> contractors and construction managers also allows me to understand the ramifications of <br /> costing, constructability, and project management. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> Affordable housing is a very important and apt topic locally and nationally. As an active <br /> professional in this region, I continue to see how this area is being shaped for both the positive <br /> and negative. <br /> Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br /> I believe that the diversity I could bring to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board could certainly <br /> be an asset for Orange County. Having lived in other communities in this state (Asheville, <br /> Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham), as well as having spent time studying abroad in Italy and Germany, <br /> I have seen a variety of strategies that address housing. In many instances this housing has <br /> been shaped by how the urban or rural fabric is shaped. Orange County has the opportunity to <br /> really be a leader in driving affordable housing strategies forward as the county grapples with <br /> issues of growth and long-term planning strategies. I have seen this while working on single- <br /> family and multi-family residential projects and how the divide between building types is critical. <br /> Having seen how other communities grapple with affordable housing is also very important to <br /> me. Affordable housing is always a very difficult and contentious topic. I have previously been a <br /> part of a design/build architectural studio that focused solely on designing and building a home <br /> for a low-income family. I have seen how carefully and thoughtfully the process can be executed. <br /> Much of the process comes down to creating an architecture of decency for the people that <br /> inhabit these homes. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Orange County Board of Adjustment(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) <br /> Application Date: 8/10/2020 <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> Having served in the Hillsborough Planning Board, I see the issues of concern when planning is <br /> at odds with the property owners. Typically this has always been something remedied without <br /> resorting to BOA but it seems like an interesting process. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> My architectural/planning background would help me in serving on this board. I also believe I <br /> have the fair and impartial temperament to serve. Having served as a project architect and <br /> manager for numerous projects, I see where conflicts come in and how t <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Other Comments: <br /> This application was current on: 4/19/2021 Date Printed: 4/22/2021 <br />