3 THINGS:Housing | Education | Broadbandto support current and future job growth

Aaron QuallsPlanning & Economic Development DirectorCity of Sandpoint, ID

HOUSING IN BONNER COUNTY

Housing costs for roughly half the households in Bonner County are considered unaffordable

WHAT CAN THE PUBLIC SECTOR DO?

• Zoning– Smaller lot sizes– Accessory Dwelling

Units– Density– Urban Fabric

• Community Land Trust• Affordable Housing

Projects• Energy Efficiency

Incentives

EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

• More higher education opportunities

• More integration with existing companies

• More awareness of existing opportunities and partnerships (PTECH, NIC, Lewis and Clark)

BROADBAND

• High Speed • Affordable• Redundant

Thank you.

Aaron QuallsPlanning & Economic Development DirectorCity of Sandpoint, ID