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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When asked what steps would most help their clients access the housing that they need, the providers’ most
common answer was to create more affordable housing, both deed-restricted and unsubsidized affordable
housing, for all ends of the low-income spectrum. Many providers also suggested expanded social service
capacity to cover a variety of needs and services.

Resident Focus Groups
In June 2020, MAPC hosted two focus groups as part of the Arlington Fair Housing Action Plan. The goal of the
focus groups was to hear directly from residents who have previously faced or are currently facing difficulties
finding or maintaining housing in town. The focus group discussions are an important window into the lived
experiences of residents who have faced challenging housing situations, and add depth to the input previously
gathered through service provider interviews.

Process
MAPC hosted an evening focus group on June 15 and an afternoon focus group on June 16. A flyer advertising
the focus groups was shared with members of three Arlington commissions that work with protected classes, who
were encouraged to share the information with their networks; the service providers interviewed through the
previous phase of engagement, who were asked to share the information with clients who might be interested;
houses of worship in Arlington; and the Envision Arlington Diversity Task Group. Two gift certificates to Target
were drawn at the conclusion of each group to thank residents for participating.

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