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<br />policies to prevent the involuntary displacement of long standing, often lower income residents from their neighborhoods due to gentrification or other development pressures. An anti- <br />displacement strategy framework aims to create inclusive, stable communities where residents <br />can afford to live and thrive. He shared data about the racial makeup of Charlottesville, showing that the Black (non-Hispanic) population had the largest decrease, dropping 1.9 percent to 17.3%. He presented four <br />components for the City of Charlottesville Anti-displacement Framework: <br /> <br />• Affordable Housing Plan <br />• Comprehensive Plan, Strategic Plan Framework <br />• Zoning Code ADU Ordinance and Manual <br />• People + Process = Service Capacity Mr. Williams spoke about what Zoning Ordinances can and cannot do to tackle anti- <br />displacement. Zoning Ordinances cannot address economic inequality, control property values, or address all displacement causes. He listed tools that the city should use to prevent displacement in its housing strategy. Mr. Mathon explained the differences between land banks and land trusts. He and Mr. Williams <br />answered questions from Council about land banks, land trusts, home ownership and tax abatement opportunities. Mr. Mathon presented recommendations for short-term and long-term solutions to address affordable housing. <br />Phil D’Oronzio, Planning Commissioner and member of the Housing Advisory Committee, gave <br />an example of family subdivision rules in Fluvanna County. Vice Mayor Wade reviewed tools to use for keeping people in their homes and making them more affordable, as well as ways to make the largest impact. <br /> <br />City Attorney Jacob Stroman provided clarity about family lot divisions and the fundamental right to acquire and dispose of property. Discussion continued about development rights and guardrails, land purchase competitiveness, <br />sensitive area overlays, and tools for preservation of affordable home ownership and rentals, <br />addressing working class housing availability, and working with community partners to provide deeply affordable housing. Mr. Mathon mentioned that the strategies for tackling anti-displacement are a bit of an experiment. <br />Councilor Pinkston stated for the record that he believes this Council and the next iteration of <br />Council are committed to contributing significant funds to support the policies being discussed as well as the staffing component that will be required. Councilor Puryear spoke about property tax increases from nearby developments negatively <br />impacting renters. She stated that intentions for preservation of affordable housing <br />homeownership and rental need to be clearly stated. <br />Page 47 of 171