Fair Share Housing Center applauded Governor Mikie Sherrill’s announcement today of a wide-ranging Executive Order to address the housing crisis and help maximize the impact of New Jersey’s newly-strengthened affordable housing framework.
The Governor’s Executive Order focuses on speeding up the creation of new housing — particularly near transit and in high-opportunity communities — while advancing the development of affordable homes on state-owned land and improving access to existing affordable housing opportunities.
Fair Share Housing Center’s executive director, Adam Gordon, who served on Gov. Sherrill’s transition team and joined her at today’s signing, issued the following statement:
“At a time when too many New Jersey residents are struggling to find a home they can afford, Governor Sherrill is showing the kind of bold, urgent leadership this moment demands. These actions will help build on New Jersey’s affordable housing framework by making it faster and more feasible to create the homes that hundreds of communities are now planning for.
“New Jersey’s landmark new law strengthening the Mount Laurel Doctrine has already led to more municipalities than ever stepping forward with plans to create affordable homes. By making better use of public land and areas with good transit access — and making it easier to find and apply for homes once they are built — the Governor’s moves will help ensure those plans translate into real homes for real people.
“We’re encouraged by the Governor’s leadership and ready to help turn these commitments into concrete results for New Jersey families. Fair Share Housing Center looks forward to working with the Administration and partners across the state to ensure these initiatives translate into meaningful, lasting progress.”
Watch today’s full announcement.
Background:
- Executive Director Adam Gordon’s NJ.com op-ed: Under Sherrill, N.J. has momentum to become national leader on affordable housing
