Please read and annotate the Open Communities letter below. How does Gail Schechter address the concerns of opponents of affordable housing? What does she mean when she states, "Exclusionary intent could subject Stonestreet Partners to a legal challenge". What questions do you have?
And now, write your OWN letter to the Village of Winnetka regarding the One Winnetka development, scheduled to be built this spring. You can choose any position you like on the issue.
YOUR TASK
Compose a “letter” to the Winnetka Village Council regarding the issue of affordable housing. You must consider the following in your communication:
Gail Schechter’s (formerly of Open Communities) letter to David Trandel (developer of One Winnetka)
Your philosophy on affordable housing (should people who work in the community also be able to live in the community? Why or why not?)
The issue of diversity (racial, ethnic, socioeconomic)
The Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act (AHPAA): how will Winnetka reach the required 10% as required by the law? Remember that Winnetka is categorized as a “home rule” municipality.
REQUIREMENTS
A typed “letter” to the Winnetka Village Council (to a specific trustee or the council in general)
At least one embedded photo or image (but no more than three)
At least three short direct quotes (from three sources, but no longer than one line, each)
A thorough analysis of any images or quotes (remember: evidence does not speak for itself)
POSSIBLE SOURCES
Village of Winnetka (Downtown Private Development Projects)
Village of Winnetka, citizen comments
OneWinnetka.com (developer’s site)
PowerPoint slides: “One Winnetka Development and Affordable Housing”
Photos: “Winnetka Village Council”
Notes: “Winnetka Village Council”
Pioneer Press, “Many towns snub state’s affordable housing mandate”
Bolos’ notes: “Mr. Cripe’s visit, 2/4/22”