The city of Green Bay is inviting residents to help shape how federal community development funds will be used over the next five years.
The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Green Bay will hold a public hearing July 3 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place both in-person in Room 604 of City Hall, 100 N. Jefferson St., and virtually via Zoom.
The city is developing two documents that will guide how federal community development dollars are spent:
- A Consolidated Strategy and Plan for Housing and Community Development covering 2025-2029, which sets the blueprint for addressing community needs
- An Annual Action Plan for 2025, which details specific programs for the coming year
According to a release from the city, Green Bay needs between 3,314 and 7,441 new rental units by 2040 to keep up with demand. Currently, there’s a shortage of 3,715 affordable rental units for the lowest-income residents. With home prices rising 14% in the past year to a median of $285,000, many working families are being priced out.
The Green Bay Housing Authority provides affordable housing where tenants pay 30% of their income for rent. NeighborWorks Green Bay has helped create or renovate 466 homes and apartments. The city recently received nearly $2 million in federal HOME-ARP funding to create new affordable rental units and provide supportive services specifically for homeless individuals and families.
Join the Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87657065660 (Meeting ID: 876 5706 5660)
By phone: Call 646-876-9923 or 312-626-6799 and enter Meeting ID 876 5706 5660
