Town of Arlington, Fair Housing Action Plan (July 2021)

Citation: Town of Arlington, Fair Housing Action Plan (July 2021)
Jurisdiction: Arlington (municipal)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/57214/637641171662530000 ↗

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Recommendations
This plan recommends eight broad strategies and 41 specific actions that will address impediments to fair
housing in Arlington.
• Strategy A: Increase awareness, education, and enforcement of fair housing laws.
o Pass a resolution that codifies Arlington’s commitment to fair housing.
o Through notices and marketing materials, offer fair housing education and enforcement reminders
to real estate professionals operating in Arlington.
o Continue holding public discussions on the impact of housing, the role of direct and indirect
discrimination, and fair housing law.
o Contract with MCAD, Metro Housing Boston, or Suffolk Law School’s Housing Discrimination Testing
Program to provide fair housing training, testing, and enforcement in Arlington specifically.
o Work with Town boards and commissions as well as local nonprofits to disseminate educational
materials on fair housing.

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Arlington Fair Housing Action Plan