Politics & Government

Workshop Will Dive Into Fairfield Housing Situation

What kind of housing does Fairfield need? Where and how much? Or does the town not need any more housing?

The Town of Fairfield is inviting you to an interactive workshop to tackle the issue of housing in town.

The workshop will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, in the Board of Education Conference Room, 501 Kings Highway East.
 
Here's more information about the workshop, as told via a press release from Town Hall:

Many people are surprised to learn that about half of Fairfield’s housing units were built in a 25-year period between 1945 and 1970. Those housing units reflected community needs and desires prevalent during that period.

However, since that time, Fairfield’s population has changed and now includes many older residents and smaller households who may be looking for other housing choices. Children of current residents might also want housing units in the community they grew up in.

How best might Fairfield addressthese changing housing needs? 

The workshop will provide an opportunity for Fairfield residents to discuss the changing housing needs of the community and suggest priorities and strategies for addressing those needs. 

Following the public workshop, the Town will look at the identified issues and evaluate strategies to help guide the community in the future. Fairfield residents are encouraged to come to the workshop and participate in the discussion. 

“This issue is important to many people, and having an opportunity to share ideas will help Fairfield make good choices and develop a plan to proactively address these challenges,” said Mark Barnhart, Director of Community and Economic Development.


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