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Hi David and all,
Thanks for this information. I look forward to delving into it more as it is a relevant and important topic, surrounded by
urban myths which likely contain some truths, but data is what we need.
Keep up the good work!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Conner

On 2023‐02‐06 12:26, City of Arcata ‐ Community Development Dept. wrote:
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> Dear Community,
>
> As we prepare for growth, we also need to be prepared to balance new
> development with appropriate measures to prevent displacement. I know
> that several of you have this on your mind as we discuss the potential
> for growth and change over the next 20 years.
>
> There is disagreement in the scholarship about the magnitude of
> displacement related to gentrification. But recent studies using new
> methods to tease apart the impact of new market rate housing on
> existing residents suggests the impacts may not be as significant as
> feared
> (https://ccrl.stanford.edu/blog/housing‐interventions‐new‐production).
> Importantly, this study pointed to the positive outcomes of
> anti‐displacement policy, such as ‘for cause eviction’.
>
> The Gateway Plan already incorporates policy to offset the potential
> stresses that could lead to displacement. The plan includes relocation
> assistance for displaced individuals. It also incorporates
> inclusionary zoning, which will set a base percentage of affordable
> housing within new market rate buildings. There are incentives for
> going above the inclusionary zoning base for affordable housing. And
> the City can continue to prioritize policy that will help stabilize
> neighborhoods.
>
> I look forward to bringing the Community, Commission, and Council more
> information on the impact of different policy choices for a
> discussion. I encourage you to explore the various studies that
> Stanford’s Changing Cities Research Lab, as well as other sources, to
> prime your thinking on this complex issue. As we work to meet the
> significant housing challenges we have now, and those we will have in
> the future, we will need to address the potential for gentrification
> caused displacement.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> David Loya (him)
>
> Community Development Directors